5 things to know about Archbishop Fulton Sheen as his beatification approaches Texas bishop denounces ICE shooting, says people ‘living in terror and fear’ Cardinal Tagle encourages faithful to adopt Archbishop Sheen’s virtues as beatification nears St. Bernadette’s relics draw hundreds of pilgrims to Emmitsburg despite heavy rain Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’ Local News St. Bernadette’s relics draw hundreds of pilgrims to Emmitsburg despite heavy rain George P. Matysek Jr. September 23, 2026 Despite driving rain and some of the worst road conditions she said she has ever encountered, Brooke White left her home in Wayne, Pa., at 6 a.m. Sept. 22 for the two-and-a-half-hour trek to Emmitsburg. Radio Interview: Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s enduring legacy Catholic Review Staff September 22, 2026 Christopher Gunty speaks with Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, about the remarkable life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Their conversation traces Archbishop Sheen’s journey from his humble beginnings in Peoria, Il., to becoming one of the most influential Catholic communicators of the 20th century. Nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital approve contract Catholic Review Staff September 22, 2026 After four years of negotiating, registered nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore voted in favor of a three-year contract Sept. 19 that ends mandatory overtime, provides the right to union representation and includes a 5- to 6-percent pay increase over three years. St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton rededicated Katie V. Jones September 20, 2026 Siobhan Cooney had tears in her eyes after seeing the completed church renovations at St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton for the first time Sept. 17. More Local News World News 5 things to know about Archbishop Fulton Sheen as his beatification approaches Jenna Mattern September 23, 2026 Archbishop Sheen was born on May 8, 1895 in El Paso, Ill. He grew up in Peoria, Ill., where he attended Spalding Institute high school and later attended St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, Ill. He was ordained as a priest in 1919 for the Diocese of Peoria, and eventually served as auxiliary bishop of New York 1951-66 and as bishop of Rochester 1966-69. Upon his retirement in 1969, he was given the honorary title of archbishop. Texas bishop denounces ICE shooting, says people ‘living in terror and fear’ Kate Scanlon September 23, 2026 After a man was shot and wounded by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 20, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia denounced the shooting and called for “a viable immigration policy that respects the rule of law while recognizing the dignity of every person.” Cardinal Tagle encourages faithful to adopt Archbishop Sheen’s virtues as beatification nears Maria Wiering September 23, 2026 The grace of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen comes with corresponding responsibility for Catholics in his home diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told Catholics there during Mass Sept. 22. Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’ Junno Arocho Esteves September 23, 2026 Pope Leo XIV reminded Latin American bishops that true shepherds go out and care for their flock rather than lead from behind a desk. More World News Commentary Here comes fall: Time for chicken noodle soup Rita Buettner September 21, 2026 There are many chicken noodle soup recipes that are absolutely delicious. This one is a favorite because it’s tasty—but it’s also easy and quick. Praying through the noise Rita Buettner September 19, 2026 We can find God in the peaceful quiet of the world. But he also invites us to connect with him even in the busyness of our day. Fulton Sheen: A teacher of virtue Sister Jude Andrew Link September 17, 2026 “What virtues do you think Sheen is an example of?” That question was put to me by a fellow sister who was preparing her classroom for the beginning of the school year. Here in Peoria, Illinois, we are already several weeks into the school year. But in other parts of the country, students and teachers just had their first days of class this week. This sister was preparing a bulletin board about saints and virtues. Question Corner: How can a priest deal pastorally with those who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? Jenna Marie Cooper September 16, 2026 Q: As a parish priest, I found your recent article on the Church’s teaching on Freemasonry interesting, and I have a follow-up question: How can one deal pastorally with parishioners who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? I can think of one or two parishioners who are convinced the Vatican is infiltrated by Freemasons, and anybody in Church life they in any way disagree with must be a Freemason. They can be frustrating, as it’s hard to argue with them without them turning around and saying that you must be a Freemason! (Ireland) Front-row seat Rita Buettner September 16, 2026 We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way. More Commentary Featured Video Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 13 at St. Joseph’s Monastery in Irvington to honor all first responders in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This tradition sees unity and strength among the local Catholic community and police and fire units representing parishes across the archdiocese.
St. Bernadette’s relics draw hundreds of pilgrims to Emmitsburg despite heavy rain George P. Matysek Jr. September 23, 2026 Despite driving rain and some of the worst road conditions she said she has ever encountered, Brooke White left her home in Wayne, Pa., at 6 a.m. Sept. 22 for the two-and-a-half-hour trek to Emmitsburg.
Radio Interview: Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s enduring legacy Catholic Review Staff September 22, 2026 Christopher Gunty speaks with Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, about the remarkable life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Their conversation traces Archbishop Sheen’s journey from his humble beginnings in Peoria, Il., to becoming one of the most influential Catholic communicators of the 20th century.
Nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital approve contract Catholic Review Staff September 22, 2026 After four years of negotiating, registered nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore voted in favor of a three-year contract Sept. 19 that ends mandatory overtime, provides the right to union representation and includes a 5- to 6-percent pay increase over three years.
St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton rededicated Katie V. Jones September 20, 2026 Siobhan Cooney had tears in her eyes after seeing the completed church renovations at St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton for the first time Sept. 17.
5 things to know about Archbishop Fulton Sheen as his beatification approaches Jenna Mattern September 23, 2026 Archbishop Sheen was born on May 8, 1895 in El Paso, Ill. He grew up in Peoria, Ill., where he attended Spalding Institute high school and later attended St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, Ill. He was ordained as a priest in 1919 for the Diocese of Peoria, and eventually served as auxiliary bishop of New York 1951-66 and as bishop of Rochester 1966-69. Upon his retirement in 1969, he was given the honorary title of archbishop.
Texas bishop denounces ICE shooting, says people ‘living in terror and fear’ Kate Scanlon September 23, 2026 After a man was shot and wounded by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 20, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia denounced the shooting and called for “a viable immigration policy that respects the rule of law while recognizing the dignity of every person.”
Cardinal Tagle encourages faithful to adopt Archbishop Sheen’s virtues as beatification nears Maria Wiering September 23, 2026 The grace of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen comes with corresponding responsibility for Catholics in his home diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told Catholics there during Mass Sept. 22.
Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’ Junno Arocho Esteves September 23, 2026 Pope Leo XIV reminded Latin American bishops that true shepherds go out and care for their flock rather than lead from behind a desk.
Here comes fall: Time for chicken noodle soup Rita Buettner September 21, 2026 There are many chicken noodle soup recipes that are absolutely delicious. This one is a favorite because it’s tasty—but it’s also easy and quick.
Praying through the noise Rita Buettner September 19, 2026 We can find God in the peaceful quiet of the world. But he also invites us to connect with him even in the busyness of our day.
Fulton Sheen: A teacher of virtue Sister Jude Andrew Link September 17, 2026 “What virtues do you think Sheen is an example of?” That question was put to me by a fellow sister who was preparing her classroom for the beginning of the school year. Here in Peoria, Illinois, we are already several weeks into the school year. But in other parts of the country, students and teachers just had their first days of class this week. This sister was preparing a bulletin board about saints and virtues.
Question Corner: How can a priest deal pastorally with those who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? Jenna Marie Cooper September 16, 2026 Q: As a parish priest, I found your recent article on the Church’s teaching on Freemasonry interesting, and I have a follow-up question: How can one deal pastorally with parishioners who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? I can think of one or two parishioners who are convinced the Vatican is infiltrated by Freemasons, and anybody in Church life they in any way disagree with must be a Freemason. They can be frustrating, as it’s hard to argue with them without them turning around and saying that you must be a Freemason! (Ireland)
Front-row seat Rita Buettner September 16, 2026 We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way.
