Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause US pilgrims are already gearing up for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea Local News Archbishop Lori offers prayers on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Katie V. Jones September 11, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori urged Catholics to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with hearts marked not by vengeance, but by compassion and sacrifice, during a midday Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Relics of St. Bernadette will come to Archdiocese of Baltimore in late September Jay Sorgi September 10, 2026 Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will receive their second opportunity in less than five years to encounter, venerate and pray with the relics of a saint who has led countless Catholics to Christ through the Blessed Mother. A reliquary of St. Bernadette will make visits to three sites within the archdiocese in September, some of the earliest parts of a national journey the relics will take in the next 12 months. Second annual ‘Saints on Their Way’ festival set for Sept. 12-13 in Emmitsburg Catholic Review Staff September 9, 2026 The second annual Saints on Their Way gathering and festival hosted by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will take place Sept. 12-13. Priests connected to Archdiocese of Baltimore were on the front lines on 9/11 George P. Matysek Jr. September 9, 2026 When a hijacked airliner carrying 64 people struck the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001, then-Father F. Richard Spencer’s first instinct was to reach Walter Reed Army Medical Center, expecting the injured to be taken there. He stayed until 10 p.m., but only four injured people arrived. More Local News World News Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect Kate Scanlon September 13, 2026 A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state’s physician-assisted suicide law, which permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide, against Catholic entities that challenged it in court. Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say Kate Scanlon September 13, 2026 Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11. Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation Gina Christian September 12, 2026 Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses with which he is affiliated. Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause Caroline de Sury September 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV will put Europe and peace in the spotlight on Sept. 28, when he visits Metz as part of his trip to France from Sept. 25 to 28. More World News Commentary Our mother in joy and sorrow Rita Buettner September 13, 2026 Mary knows the breadth of joy and she knows the depth of sorrow. She understands how to accompany us through life’s joys and sorrows. Pondering what Gloria Steinem now knows Elizabeth Scalia September 9, 2026 It is understandable that so many attributed the words to Steinem, who died Sept. 2 at age 92; not only did she gleefully repeat them, her own rhetoric echoed or expanded on the sentiments as she became the face of second wave feminism for six decades. Question Corner: Can I receive Communion even if I didn’t attend the whole Mass? Jenna Marie Cooper September 9, 2026 Q: I’m a Catholic working at a funeral home and assisting at many Catholic funerals. I’m not always in the church for the entirety of Mass. I’m sometimes out during the Gospel and homily or after Communion since I’m helping with the arrangements. Since it’s not fulfilling my Sunday obligation, is it still OK for me to receive Communion to offer up for the deceased if I’m not there for the entire Mass? (Illinois) Fellowship renewed Carole Norris Greene September 8, 2026 Some may never meet Deacon Woodus, but they’d be sharing his mission, which includes helping to meet the charges laid out in Archbishop Lori’s pastoral reflections “The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Principles of Nonviolence” and “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action.” Remembering 9/11 Archbishop William E. Lori September 7, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, I was the newly installed Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. I was still learning the rhythm of my new diocese – its priests, its people and its parishes – when routine meetings called me away to Washington, D.C., for a conference. It concluded Sept. 10, 2001. I flew back to the New York area with two friends, looking forward to spending the following day together. More Commentary Featured Video On Aug. 27, 2026, the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered together to kickoff the new school year at their annual Convocation at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium. Reunions were made, Teacher of the Year awards were handed out, encouraging speeches were presented and Mass was celebrated.
Archbishop Lori offers prayers on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Katie V. Jones September 11, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori urged Catholics to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with hearts marked not by vengeance, but by compassion and sacrifice, during a midday Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
Relics of St. Bernadette will come to Archdiocese of Baltimore in late September Jay Sorgi September 10, 2026 Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will receive their second opportunity in less than five years to encounter, venerate and pray with the relics of a saint who has led countless Catholics to Christ through the Blessed Mother. A reliquary of St. Bernadette will make visits to three sites within the archdiocese in September, some of the earliest parts of a national journey the relics will take in the next 12 months.
Second annual ‘Saints on Their Way’ festival set for Sept. 12-13 in Emmitsburg Catholic Review Staff September 9, 2026 The second annual Saints on Their Way gathering and festival hosted by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will take place Sept. 12-13.
Priests connected to Archdiocese of Baltimore were on the front lines on 9/11 George P. Matysek Jr. September 9, 2026 When a hijacked airliner carrying 64 people struck the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001, then-Father F. Richard Spencer’s first instinct was to reach Walter Reed Army Medical Center, expecting the injured to be taken there. He stayed until 10 p.m., but only four injured people arrived.
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect Kate Scanlon September 13, 2026 A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state’s physician-assisted suicide law, which permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide, against Catholic entities that challenged it in court.
Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say Kate Scanlon September 13, 2026 Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11.
Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation Gina Christian September 12, 2026 Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses with which he is affiliated.
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause Caroline de Sury September 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV will put Europe and peace in the spotlight on Sept. 28, when he visits Metz as part of his trip to France from Sept. 25 to 28.
Our mother in joy and sorrow Rita Buettner September 13, 2026 Mary knows the breadth of joy and she knows the depth of sorrow. She understands how to accompany us through life’s joys and sorrows.
Pondering what Gloria Steinem now knows Elizabeth Scalia September 9, 2026 It is understandable that so many attributed the words to Steinem, who died Sept. 2 at age 92; not only did she gleefully repeat them, her own rhetoric echoed or expanded on the sentiments as she became the face of second wave feminism for six decades.
Question Corner: Can I receive Communion even if I didn’t attend the whole Mass? Jenna Marie Cooper September 9, 2026 Q: I’m a Catholic working at a funeral home and assisting at many Catholic funerals. I’m not always in the church for the entirety of Mass. I’m sometimes out during the Gospel and homily or after Communion since I’m helping with the arrangements. Since it’s not fulfilling my Sunday obligation, is it still OK for me to receive Communion to offer up for the deceased if I’m not there for the entire Mass? (Illinois)
Fellowship renewed Carole Norris Greene September 8, 2026 Some may never meet Deacon Woodus, but they’d be sharing his mission, which includes helping to meet the charges laid out in Archbishop Lori’s pastoral reflections “The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Principles of Nonviolence” and “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action.”
Remembering 9/11 Archbishop William E. Lori September 7, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, I was the newly installed Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. I was still learning the rhythm of my new diocese – its priests, its people and its parishes – when routine meetings called me away to Washington, D.C., for a conference. It concluded Sept. 10, 2001. I flew back to the New York area with two friends, looking forward to spending the following day together.
