Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Counter Reformation
1840, from counter- + Reformation.
Usage examples of "counter reformation".
Each of his books deals with typical Rosicrucian subjects, ostensibly to contest them, actually to espouse them, offering his own Counter Reformation version.
In all his full glory, waving the banner of the Counter Reformation and claiming that he has the right to do his thing under 'freedom of religion' and the constitution of the New United States.
Charles wished the credit for the Counter Reformation in England to go to his son Philip, or himself, not Pole - though he of course said nothing of this to Mary.
The Counter Reformation was a response to something that never happened, as such.
Part of what you call the Counter Reformation in your history books.