Movie Review: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Pope Leo XIV calls Israeli, Ukrainian leaders on Good Friday, urging peace Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday: Jesus teaches us how to love at the Last Supper Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Local News Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Jay Sorgi April 3, 2026 Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth. Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79. Sister Mary Sheehan, D.C., dies at 86 Catholic Review Staff April 2, 2026 A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary (Mary Helena) Sheehan was offered March 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died March 22. She was 86. Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world. More Local News World News Pope Leo XIV calls Israeli, Ukrainian leaders on Good Friday, urging peace Courtney Mares April 3, 2026 Pope Leo XIV spoke over the telephone with the presidents of Israel and Ukraine on Good Friday, urging diplomatic solutions and humanitarian support amid the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Europe. After eucharistic encounter, dying baby is thriving one year later Katie Yoder April 3, 2026 Andrea, 24, and her husband, Wyatt, 25, spoke with OSV News about little Catherine’s incredible recovery in 2025 after a priest placed a eucharistic host on her. The priest involved also spoke with OSV News. The Artz family — a Catholic family of six located in Gann Valley in central South Dakota — said their third daughter spent 107 days in the hospital before they could bring her home. Catholic Charities USA’s traveling museum ‘celebrates power of Christian service’ Armando Machado April 3, 2026 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York welcomed the mobile People of Hope Museum March 26, near Union Square in Manhattan. The tractor-trailer-sized traveling museum will tour under the sponsorship of Catholic Charities USA. Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday: Jesus teaches us how to love at the Last Supper Courtney Mares April 2, 2026 Pope Leo XIV washed and kissed the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday in his first Easter Triduum liturgy as pope, saying that Jesus taught us how to love like he loves during the Last Supper. More World News Commentary Letter to those entering the Church Archbishop William E. Lori April 3, 2026 A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, catechists and friends. Easter or Resurrection Day? The origins of the holiday’s English name Monsignor Charles E. Pope April 3, 2026 Easter is plainly the solemn feast celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It is fine to say Happy Easter. The origin of the word “Easter” is complex. Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces Sister Hosea Rupprecht April 2, 2026 In a world filled with inauthentic social media posts, why not inundate those platforms with authentic Easter joy? If you fasted from social media for Lent, return with a purpose. Consider feet. Actually, consider your own feet. Effie Caldarola April 1, 2026 This sudden spring awareness of feet coincides with our liturgical tradition: the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. This powerful liturgical moment imitates the example rooted in John 13, when, at the Last Supper Jesus washes his disciples’ feet. Question Corner: Why did Jesus descend into hell if he was sinless? Jenna Marie Cooper April 1, 2026 After his death on the cross, Jesus descended into the “hell” that was simply the netherworld in order to free the dead who had sought to love and honor God despite the original sin that bound them, in order that Jesus might bring them into the fullness of life More Commentary Featured Video The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), home to the largest public collection of Matisse’s work in the world, will open an exhibition March 29 featuring a rare group of preparatory drawings for the artist’s Stations of the Cross. The exhibition runs through June 28 and includes more than 80 drawings that trace the development of the monumental work.
Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Jay Sorgi April 3, 2026 Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth.
Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79.
Sister Mary Sheehan, D.C., dies at 86 Catholic Review Staff April 2, 2026 A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary (Mary Helena) Sheehan was offered March 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died March 22. She was 86.
Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world.
Pope Leo XIV calls Israeli, Ukrainian leaders on Good Friday, urging peace Courtney Mares April 3, 2026 Pope Leo XIV spoke over the telephone with the presidents of Israel and Ukraine on Good Friday, urging diplomatic solutions and humanitarian support amid the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Europe.
After eucharistic encounter, dying baby is thriving one year later Katie Yoder April 3, 2026 Andrea, 24, and her husband, Wyatt, 25, spoke with OSV News about little Catherine’s incredible recovery in 2025 after a priest placed a eucharistic host on her. The priest involved also spoke with OSV News. The Artz family — a Catholic family of six located in Gann Valley in central South Dakota — said their third daughter spent 107 days in the hospital before they could bring her home.
Catholic Charities USA’s traveling museum ‘celebrates power of Christian service’ Armando Machado April 3, 2026 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York welcomed the mobile People of Hope Museum March 26, near Union Square in Manhattan. The tractor-trailer-sized traveling museum will tour under the sponsorship of Catholic Charities USA.
Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday: Jesus teaches us how to love at the Last Supper Courtney Mares April 2, 2026 Pope Leo XIV washed and kissed the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday in his first Easter Triduum liturgy as pope, saying that Jesus taught us how to love like he loves during the Last Supper.
Letter to those entering the Church Archbishop William E. Lori April 3, 2026 A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, catechists and friends.
Easter or Resurrection Day? The origins of the holiday’s English name Monsignor Charles E. Pope April 3, 2026 Easter is plainly the solemn feast celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It is fine to say Happy Easter. The origin of the word “Easter” is complex.
Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces Sister Hosea Rupprecht April 2, 2026 In a world filled with inauthentic social media posts, why not inundate those platforms with authentic Easter joy? If you fasted from social media for Lent, return with a purpose.
Consider feet. Actually, consider your own feet. Effie Caldarola April 1, 2026 This sudden spring awareness of feet coincides with our liturgical tradition: the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. This powerful liturgical moment imitates the example rooted in John 13, when, at the Last Supper Jesus washes his disciples’ feet.
Question Corner: Why did Jesus descend into hell if he was sinless? Jenna Marie Cooper April 1, 2026 After his death on the cross, Jesus descended into the “hell” that was simply the netherworld in order to free the dead who had sought to love and honor God despite the original sin that bound them, in order that Jesus might bring them into the fullness of life
