Latin America: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia as death toll surpasses 250 Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year Pro-life groups urge follow through from Blanche on policy permitting mifepristone by mail Vatican announces ‘disarming technology’ will be theme of next World Day of Peace Archdiocese of Baltimore regroups parishes into eight regions Local News Archdiocese of Baltimore regroups parishes into eight regions George P. Matysek Jr. August 11, 2026 Reflecting the parish mergers and boundary changes that emerged from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come pastoral planning initiative, as well as other mergers that followed, Archbishop William E. Lori has regrouped parishes throughout the archdiocese into eight regions, replacing the previous 10. Archbishop William E. Lori announces appointments, including pastor, special ministry and deacons Catholic Review Staff August 11, 2026 See new clergy appointments including pastor, associate pastors, deacons, and more. Radio Interview: From addiction to purpose Catholic Review Staff August 10, 2026 Kevin Brown shares a powerful story of transformation from addiction, incarceration and homelessness to a life defined by service, faith and hope. Growing up in Maryland, he faced poverty and insecurity before alcohol and drugs led him into years of substance abuse, repeated imprisonment and life on the streets. Nearly 1,500 guns collected since 2023 as Archdiocese of Baltimore’s buyback continues to grow Katie V. Jones August 9, 2026 A total of 431 firearms – including 108 revolvers, 124 semi- and fully-automatic weapons and 199 rifles and shotguns were collected at the archdiocese’s fourth annual gun buyback. Since its start in 2023, a total of 1,487 firearms have been collected by the Baltimore Police Department. More Local News World News Latin America: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia as death toll surpasses 250 Junno Arocho Esteves August 12, 2026 Messages of solidarity from bishops’ conferences across Latin America poured in as rescue workers race against time to save victims still trapped beneath the rubble in multiple cities across Colombia. Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year Josephine Peterson August 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is “the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year.” Pro-life groups urge follow through from Blanche on policy permitting mifepristone by mail Kate Scanlon August 12, 2026 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As Todd Blanche was confirmed and sworn in as attorney general, a group of pro-life organizations urged him to follow through on his previous comments that the Trump administration would review a Biden administration policy permitting the shipment of mifepristone by mail. The Trump administration has sought to pause multiple state lawsuits seeking to roll back Biden administration-era eased restrictions on mifepristone, a drug commonly used… Vatican announces ‘disarming technology’ will be theme of next World Day of Peace Courtney Mares August 11, 2026 The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on “disarming technology” and political leaders’ moral responsibility. More World News Commentary Ryan, meet Ryan: A glimpse into record-breaking Ryan Meet-ups Rita Buettner August 11, 2026 The idea that people named Ryan would gather together simply to celebrate sharing a name really struck me. Question Corner: What is predestination? Jenna Marie Cooper August 10, 2026 Q: Could you please tell me what exactly predestination is? Also, is this a dogma of the Catholic Church or is it heresy? The abstraction of ‘brokenness’ Leonard J. DeLorenzo August 10, 2026 We are wounded, yes, and also made in the image of God, also redeemed, also capable of glory, and we are bodies in time and in particular trouble, which is precisely the creature God came to save. He did not take on brokenness in general. He took on flesh, and was hungry, and wept, and bled from named wounds in his hands and his side. The work ethic incarnate George Weigel August 7, 2026 From his current station in the Communion of Saints, I hope Raymond Berry is interceding for all those men without work – men who are being denied, or who are denying themselves, the chance to become more, to be more, through honest labor. Do I need a new civil marriage license for my convalidation ceremony? Jenna Marie Cooper August 4, 2026 How does this work if the Church considers Catholic weddings to be valid even without a civil marriage ceremony? More Commentary Featured Video On July 29, 2026, The Hillbilly Thomists entered the event hall at Ss. Philip and James in Charles Village to a sellout crowd of more than 500. The event saw families, fans old and new, and people of all ages come together for a night of worship and fun.
Archdiocese of Baltimore regroups parishes into eight regions George P. Matysek Jr. August 11, 2026 Reflecting the parish mergers and boundary changes that emerged from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come pastoral planning initiative, as well as other mergers that followed, Archbishop William E. Lori has regrouped parishes throughout the archdiocese into eight regions, replacing the previous 10.
Archbishop William E. Lori announces appointments, including pastor, special ministry and deacons Catholic Review Staff August 11, 2026 See new clergy appointments including pastor, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Radio Interview: From addiction to purpose Catholic Review Staff August 10, 2026 Kevin Brown shares a powerful story of transformation from addiction, incarceration and homelessness to a life defined by service, faith and hope. Growing up in Maryland, he faced poverty and insecurity before alcohol and drugs led him into years of substance abuse, repeated imprisonment and life on the streets.
Nearly 1,500 guns collected since 2023 as Archdiocese of Baltimore’s buyback continues to grow Katie V. Jones August 9, 2026 A total of 431 firearms – including 108 revolvers, 124 semi- and fully-automatic weapons and 199 rifles and shotguns were collected at the archdiocese’s fourth annual gun buyback. Since its start in 2023, a total of 1,487 firearms have been collected by the Baltimore Police Department.
Latin America: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia as death toll surpasses 250 Junno Arocho Esteves August 12, 2026 Messages of solidarity from bishops’ conferences across Latin America poured in as rescue workers race against time to save victims still trapped beneath the rubble in multiple cities across Colombia.
Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year Josephine Peterson August 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is “the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year.”
Pro-life groups urge follow through from Blanche on policy permitting mifepristone by mail Kate Scanlon August 12, 2026 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As Todd Blanche was confirmed and sworn in as attorney general, a group of pro-life organizations urged him to follow through on his previous comments that the Trump administration would review a Biden administration policy permitting the shipment of mifepristone by mail. The Trump administration has sought to pause multiple state lawsuits seeking to roll back Biden administration-era eased restrictions on mifepristone, a drug commonly used…
Vatican announces ‘disarming technology’ will be theme of next World Day of Peace Courtney Mares August 11, 2026 The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on “disarming technology” and political leaders’ moral responsibility.
Ryan, meet Ryan: A glimpse into record-breaking Ryan Meet-ups Rita Buettner August 11, 2026 The idea that people named Ryan would gather together simply to celebrate sharing a name really struck me.
Question Corner: What is predestination? Jenna Marie Cooper August 10, 2026 Q: Could you please tell me what exactly predestination is? Also, is this a dogma of the Catholic Church or is it heresy?
The abstraction of ‘brokenness’ Leonard J. DeLorenzo August 10, 2026 We are wounded, yes, and also made in the image of God, also redeemed, also capable of glory, and we are bodies in time and in particular trouble, which is precisely the creature God came to save. He did not take on brokenness in general. He took on flesh, and was hungry, and wept, and bled from named wounds in his hands and his side.
The work ethic incarnate George Weigel August 7, 2026 From his current station in the Communion of Saints, I hope Raymond Berry is interceding for all those men without work – men who are being denied, or who are denying themselves, the chance to become more, to be more, through honest labor.
Do I need a new civil marriage license for my convalidation ceremony? Jenna Marie Cooper August 4, 2026 How does this work if the Church considers Catholic weddings to be valid even without a civil marriage ceremony?
