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St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish receives land donation from Natelli Communities Jenna Mattern October 7, 2026 As St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Ijamsville celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Frederick County faith community has received a property donation from Tom Natelli, president and CEO of Natelli Communities with an estimated value of $1 million. An evening of hope during Transitus prayer service Katie V. Jones October 6, 2026 During an Oct. 3 prayer service, Archbishop William E. Lori reminded those gathered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City that while the service commemorated the death of St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, the evening was really about hope. 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Speakers at Pastoral Staff Day say all are called to evangelize Katie V. Jones October 7, 2026 For generations, the Catholic parish was understood as a spiritual home for everyone who lived within its boundaries. But in an increasingly disconnected culture, parish leaders may not even know who lives in the houses just beyond their church doors.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish receives land donation from Natelli Communities Jenna Mattern October 7, 2026 As St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Ijamsville celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Frederick County faith community has received a property donation from Tom Natelli, president and CEO of Natelli Communities with an estimated value of $1 million.
An evening of hope during Transitus prayer service Katie V. Jones October 6, 2026 During an Oct. 3 prayer service, Archbishop William E. Lori reminded those gathered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City that while the service commemorated the death of St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, the evening was really about hope.
Radio Interview: Franciscan spirituality and the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death Catholic Review Staff October 5, 2026 In this Oct. 4, 2026, episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Rita Buettner explores the life, legacy and enduring spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi as the Church marks the 800th anniversary of his death. Through conversations with Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine, provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province, and Conventual Franciscan Father Gary Johnson, vicar provincial, listeners gain fresh insight into one of Christianity’s most beloved saints.
St. Louis Archdiocese sues over policy barring it from providing sacraments to ICE detainees Kate Scanlon October 7, 2026 The Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against the federal government Oct. 5 over a policy it said prohibits priests from distributing Communion and hearing confessions to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees.
Faithful cannot accept oppression, injustice, pope says Josephine Peterson October 7, 2026 Christians “cannot accept the oppression of the weak and the poor, nor the unjust structures that perpetuate conditions of dependence and injustice,” Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.
In Assisi, cardinals and friars celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death OSV News October 7, 2026 At the stroke of midnight Oct. 4, church bells tolled across the Italian hilltown of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death.
Supreme Court expected to hear religious liberty, gun and environmental cases in its new term Kate Scanlon October 7, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term Oct. 5, with cases on its schedule involving religious liberty, guns, immigration and the environment.
AI and consciousness: Stranded in Eden, once more Elizabeth Scalia October 6, 2026 Elizabeth Dias is a very good writer, and if you can get behind the paywall at the New York Times, try to read her lengthy piece about religious scholars meeting with Anthropic to discuss whether they could help instill morality into Artificial Intelligence.
Pedaling for vocations Greg Erlandson October 1, 2026 I went on an unusual prayer retreat recently. I wore a helmet and cleats. It also involved two wheels and a strong headwind amid the rolling hills of southern Maryland.
Question Corner: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? Jenna Marie Cooper October 1, 2026 Q: Catholic governors commit an obviously sinful act when they sign extremely permissive abortion laws. On the other hand, there is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion in my parish who told me she is pro-choice, but I’m not aware she has done anything to support abortion except maybe vote for a pro-choice candidate. My question is: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? (Indianapolis, Indiana)
A look at the faith-based community working toward responsible AI practices Charles C. Camosy October 1, 2026 Who are the voices working to ensure that the faith-based and human concerns are being heard in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence (AI)? One of those voices, Ben Olsen, founder and CEO of interintelligence, a faith and technology advisory firm, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about his efforts connecting faith efforts with new AI technology.
A saint for our times Archbishop William E. Lori October 1, 2026 This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Unlike many famous and powerful people in history, St. Francis, the poverello, “the little poor one,” has not been forgotten. He remains one of the most beloved and admired saints who ever lived. But the world he lived in couldn’t be more different than the one we inhabit. Yet this saint speaks to our hearts and speaks to our times like few others.
