‘Catholic Saints of America’ event celebrates America’s 250th birthday Father Norvel, first Black superior general for U.S. men’s religious community, dies at 90 Amid measles uptick, infectious diseases specialist says Church recommends vaccination U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is failing the Church’s just war test, bishops warn Deacon Stretmater, father of 11 who ministered at Howard County parish, dies at 101 Local News Father Norvel, first Black superior general for U.S. men’s religious community, dies at 90 George P. Matysek Jr. March 12, 2026 Josephite Father William Norvel, a forceful voice for Black Catholic identity who spent more than six decades challenging the institutional church to live up to its claim of being universal, died March 8. He was 90. Deacon Stretmater, father of 11 who ministered at Howard County parish, dies at 101 Jay Sorgi March 12, 2026 The word “presence” defined the way Deacon Daniel Stretmater ministered, living a life to evoke Christ’s presence through everything he did in his 101 years of life, including actively serving for a quarter-century at St. Louis in Clarksville. Franciscan Center unveils new partnership to help with water, energy bills Catholic Review Staff March 11, 2026 Continuing its mission to provide outreach to the economically disadvantaged, Baltimore’s Franciscan Center began a new partnership March 5 to provide assistance with water and energy bills. Mount St. Mary’s alumnus David Ginty wins world’s largest brain research prize Catholic Review Staff March 11, 2026 Dr. David Ginty, a 1984 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, has been named a recipient of The Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience research award. More Local News World News ‘The Story of All Stories’ children’s Bible vividly conveys salvation history Kimberly Heatherington March 15, 2026 “The Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics” is the new children’s Bible parents and grandparents are buying for little ones, but find themselves captivated by its combination of alluring art and engaging storytelling. After 900 years, monks of iconic French La Trappe Abbey consider leaving historic monastery Caroline de Sury March 15, 2026 The monks of La Trappe Abbey in Normandy may leave their monastery in 2028, the abbey announced — a move that could bring to an end 900 years of Cistercian monastic presence in Soligny-la-Trappe, formerly known as “La Grande Trappe.” Here’s a preview of Pope Leo XIV’s historic one-day trip to Monaco Courtney Mares March 15, 2026 The Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s day trip to Monaco, the first papal visit to the Catholic principality in the modern era. Black farmers in Deep South see hope in Edmundites’ farming aid, grant program Simone Orendain March 15, 2026 Some small farmers in the country’s impoverished Black Belt are poised to see significant returns after getting help from a fledgling Catholic farming aid and grant program in central Alabama. More World News Commentary St. Patrick wasn’t actually born Irish, but here are 11 early saints who were OSV News March 15, 2026 While that great evangelizer of Ireland gets a great deal of attention, here are 11 Irish-born saints who continued St. Patrick’s efforts to spread the Gospel, and who also deserve a pint raised in their name. Sláinte! The beauty of Ballerina Farm mom’s nine kids Katie Yoder March 13, 2026 Instead of judging families because they look different, we should be walking with them. We should embrace a world of variety, not a cookie-cutter life. Prayer, sacrifice and charity in season of Lent Silvio Cuéllar March 13, 2026 We are now in the season of Lent, a time that invites us to pause in our routines and focus on three spiritual pillars: prayer, sacrifice and charity. Just war theory in the age of AI weapons and the ‘Department of War’ Charles C. Camosy March 12, 2026 What does the Catholic Church have to say about war? How does the concept of a “just war” which has roots in St. Augustine’s writings relate to modern warfare? And what does a discussion of the ethics of war look like with modern weaponry, including weapons made with artificial intelligence? Yes and no George P. Matysek Jr. March 12, 2026 In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells us to let our “yes” mean “yes” and our “no” mean “no,” warning that anything more is from the evil one. Scripture scholars explain that he was condemning the misuse of oaths and calling his followers to live in truth. But I couldn’t help thinking that he was also calling us to something deeper: an integrity of heart. More Commentary Featured Video Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s bid to become the first team to earn back-to-back Baltimore Catholic League Tournament and Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference basketball titles started quickly and promptly hit a snag against St. Frances Academy March 4 at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena.
Father Norvel, first Black superior general for U.S. men’s religious community, dies at 90 George P. Matysek Jr. March 12, 2026 Josephite Father William Norvel, a forceful voice for Black Catholic identity who spent more than six decades challenging the institutional church to live up to its claim of being universal, died March 8. He was 90.
Deacon Stretmater, father of 11 who ministered at Howard County parish, dies at 101 Jay Sorgi March 12, 2026 The word “presence” defined the way Deacon Daniel Stretmater ministered, living a life to evoke Christ’s presence through everything he did in his 101 years of life, including actively serving for a quarter-century at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Franciscan Center unveils new partnership to help with water, energy bills Catholic Review Staff March 11, 2026 Continuing its mission to provide outreach to the economically disadvantaged, Baltimore’s Franciscan Center began a new partnership March 5 to provide assistance with water and energy bills.
Mount St. Mary’s alumnus David Ginty wins world’s largest brain research prize Catholic Review Staff March 11, 2026 Dr. David Ginty, a 1984 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, has been named a recipient of The Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience research award.
‘The Story of All Stories’ children’s Bible vividly conveys salvation history Kimberly Heatherington March 15, 2026 “The Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics” is the new children’s Bible parents and grandparents are buying for little ones, but find themselves captivated by its combination of alluring art and engaging storytelling.
After 900 years, monks of iconic French La Trappe Abbey consider leaving historic monastery Caroline de Sury March 15, 2026 The monks of La Trappe Abbey in Normandy may leave their monastery in 2028, the abbey announced — a move that could bring to an end 900 years of Cistercian monastic presence in Soligny-la-Trappe, formerly known as “La Grande Trappe.”
Here’s a preview of Pope Leo XIV’s historic one-day trip to Monaco Courtney Mares March 15, 2026 The Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s day trip to Monaco, the first papal visit to the Catholic principality in the modern era.
Black farmers in Deep South see hope in Edmundites’ farming aid, grant program Simone Orendain March 15, 2026 Some small farmers in the country’s impoverished Black Belt are poised to see significant returns after getting help from a fledgling Catholic farming aid and grant program in central Alabama.
St. Patrick wasn’t actually born Irish, but here are 11 early saints who were OSV News March 15, 2026 While that great evangelizer of Ireland gets a great deal of attention, here are 11 Irish-born saints who continued St. Patrick’s efforts to spread the Gospel, and who also deserve a pint raised in their name. Sláinte!
The beauty of Ballerina Farm mom’s nine kids Katie Yoder March 13, 2026 Instead of judging families because they look different, we should be walking with them. We should embrace a world of variety, not a cookie-cutter life.
Prayer, sacrifice and charity in season of Lent Silvio Cuéllar March 13, 2026 We are now in the season of Lent, a time that invites us to pause in our routines and focus on three spiritual pillars: prayer, sacrifice and charity.
Just war theory in the age of AI weapons and the ‘Department of War’ Charles C. Camosy March 12, 2026 What does the Catholic Church have to say about war? How does the concept of a “just war” which has roots in St. Augustine’s writings relate to modern warfare? And what does a discussion of the ethics of war look like with modern weaponry, including weapons made with artificial intelligence?
Yes and no George P. Matysek Jr. March 12, 2026 In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells us to let our “yes” mean “yes” and our “no” mean “no,” warning that anything more is from the evil one. Scripture scholars explain that he was condemning the misuse of oaths and calling his followers to live in truth. But I couldn’t help thinking that he was also calling us to something deeper: an integrity of heart.
