Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Pope Leo XIV prays for leaders to ‘abandon projects of death’ in peace prayer video Catholic sisters to host livestream prayer for peace as violence continues in Iran, Middle East Dundalk church damaged in fire will remain permanently closed Local News Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities. Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Katie V. Jones March 6, 2026 More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day. Dundalk church damaged in fire will remain permanently closed Katie V. Jones March 5, 2026 The archdiocese made the decision to permanently close St. Rita as a second worship site of Our Lady of Hope. St. Frances connects from long range to deny Mount Carmel for BCL Tournament crown Nelson Coffin March 4, 2026 With some sizzling long-range shooting (14-for-30) in the 55th edition of the BCL Tournament final, top-seeded St. Frances rallied from an early five-point deficit to grab a seven-point halftime advantage on the way to a 67-55 victory. 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Colorado diocesan-sponsored clergy peer support, resiliency program believed to be first in nation Sheryl Tirol March 7, 2026 When Deacon Ernie Martinez took on his role as director of deacons for the Archdiocese of Denver three years ago, he brought with him an insight few clergy possess: 40 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, where he witnessed firsthand how peer support could save lives. ‘Underbelly of the AI industry’: Panel explores data centers’ ecological, economic impacts Kurt Jensen March 6, 2026 The explosion of massive data centers to handle the increasing generative demands of artificial intelligence have placed high demands on both power and the water used in cooling systems — millions of gallons per day — and low-income communities have typically endured the brunt of the air pollution they create. 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Andreassi March 6, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story of New England begins in a region that was, from the start, among the least welcoming places in early America for Catholics. Guarding heart, home: Raising holy families in screen-saturated world Sister Hosea Rupprecht March 6, 2026 Parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media. This responsibility is not only practical — it is profoundly spiritual. Why go on a spiritual retreat? The powerful benefits of time alone with God Father Francis J. Hoffman March 6, 2026 Retreats are a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion. 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.
Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities.
Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Katie V. Jones March 6, 2026 More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day.
Dundalk church damaged in fire will remain permanently closed Katie V. Jones March 5, 2026 The archdiocese made the decision to permanently close St. Rita as a second worship site of Our Lady of Hope.
St. Frances connects from long range to deny Mount Carmel for BCL Tournament crown Nelson Coffin March 4, 2026 With some sizzling long-range shooting (14-for-30) in the 55th edition of the BCL Tournament final, top-seeded St. Frances rallied from an early five-point deficit to grab a seven-point halftime advantage on the way to a 67-55 victory.
Pope Leo XIV names Archbishop Caccia papal ambassador to United States Courtney Mares March 7, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia as the Vatican’s ambassador to the United States, selecting a seasoned diplomat to serve as a crucial liaison between Rome and the pope’s home country.
Experts: Debates about Zionism, even by Catholics, often at odds with Catholic understanding Gina Christian March 7, 2026 Experts in Jewish-Catholic relations told OSV News that some current public debates about Zionism, including among Catholics, are at odds with the Catholic understanding of the term — which itself has an array of meanings, as does the word “Israel” itself.
Colorado diocesan-sponsored clergy peer support, resiliency program believed to be first in nation Sheryl Tirol March 7, 2026 When Deacon Ernie Martinez took on his role as director of deacons for the Archdiocese of Denver three years ago, he brought with him an insight few clergy possess: 40 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, where he witnessed firsthand how peer support could save lives.
‘Underbelly of the AI industry’: Panel explores data centers’ ecological, economic impacts Kurt Jensen March 6, 2026 The explosion of massive data centers to handle the increasing generative demands of artificial intelligence have placed high demands on both power and the water used in cooling systems — millions of gallons per day — and low-income communities have typically endured the brunt of the air pollution they create. This was the topic of a March 5 webinar, “The Growing Impacts of Data Centers on Our Neighbors and God’s Creation,” hosted by the Washington-based Catholic Climate Covenant.
More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee.
Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32).
Catholic growth in anti-Catholic colonies: The fledgling Church in New England Father Anthony D. Andreassi March 6, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story of New England begins in a region that was, from the start, among the least welcoming places in early America for Catholics.
Guarding heart, home: Raising holy families in screen-saturated world Sister Hosea Rupprecht March 6, 2026 Parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media. This responsibility is not only practical — it is profoundly spiritual.
Why go on a spiritual retreat? The powerful benefits of time alone with God Father Francis J. Hoffman March 6, 2026 Retreats are a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion.
