Pope says Church ‘must move forward’ if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action Deacon Sullivan responds to faith first Terry Nolan Jr. becomes Mount Carmel’s first BCL Hall of Famer, joins class of 12 The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II Local News Deacon Sullivan responds to faith first Katie V. Jones June 18, 2026 Deacon Sullivan said public service “runs deep” in his family. While he himself is not a first responder, he has found his own role through his ministry. As a seminarian in Bel Air, he was the chaplain for the Bel Air Police Department. In March 2025, he became a chaplain for the Baltimore City Fire Department. Terry Nolan Jr. becomes Mount Carmel’s first BCL Hall of Famer, joins class of 12 James Haupt June 17, 2026 Terry Nolan Jr. will be one of 12 honorees at the 2026 BCL Hall of Fame banquet, becoming the first-ever Mount Carmel alum inducted – a distinction that caps a career that took him from BCL standout to Division I scorer at three schools. Sister Joseph Patrica Ann Ash dies at 83 Catholic Review Staff June 17, 2026 A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill (formerly Sister St. Lawrence) was offered June 5 at St. Joseph Villa in Philadelphia. Sister Joseph Patricia died May 22. Deacon Connor Schmidt believes in saying ‘yes’ as he nears finish line Gerry Jackson June 17, 2026 “I think I’m looking forward to the ways the Lord works through me to give hope and joy to people,” Deacon Schmidt said. “The Lord wants to give us good things. It’s inspiring that I might be able to provide some of that hope and joy through the sacraments.” More Local News World News Pope says Church ‘must move forward’ if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations Junno Arocho Esteves June 18, 2026 Pope Leo XIV said that although he is considering a final appeal to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, the choice to splinter from the Catholic Church falls on them. Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action OSV News June 18, 2026 The Catholic bishops of Canada asked the Catholic faithful and all people of goodwill “to voice renewed concern” about the country’s Medical Assistance in Dying law, now in place for a decade. The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II Katarzyna Szalajko June 17, 2026 Karol Wojtyla Sr., the father of the future St. John Paul II, raised his son alone after the death of his wife, leaving an enduring example of fatherhood rooted in faith, sacrifice and daily presence which helped shape one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Meet the first American bishop D.D. Emmons June 17, 2026 Who is Bishop John Carroll? We may not hear much about him today, but he was the first bishop of the United States, the father of American Catholicism and a highly regarded patriot of the American Revolution. Father Carroll has been credited with influencing the words of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” More World News Commentary A Dominican, a lawyer and a priest walk into a classroom … Jenny Kraska June 18, 2026 Fifty years ago, a young Dominican friar from Baltimore stepped forward to place his life into the hands of the Church. In doing so, Father D. Reginald Whitt did what every priest does at ordination: he offered not simply his talents or ambitions, but his very self. Half a century later, countless former students, colleagues, parishioners and friends can testify that the gift he offered has multiplied beyond measure. In praise of fathers Greg Erlandson June 17, 2026 There is a lot of handwringing going on about the state of manhood these days. Maybe this Father’s Day, we can focus on what’s good about men who are fathers. Question Corner: Can a Catholic priest attend a non-Catholic wedding reception as a guest? Jenna Marie Cooper June 16, 2026 “Non-Catholic wedding” is a very broad term that can refer to a number of scenarios. In some of these scenarios, there is no reason why a Catholic, even a Catholic priest or deacon, should feel the need to decline an invitation to attend as a guest. But other “non-Catholic weddings” would be more of a concern. Little Love Messages from God Rita Buettner June 15, 2026 God often has something else up his sleeve. And he likes to make sure we know that he sees us and that he’s walking right by our side. Dream and be encouraged! Your God-given gifts are still there! Elizabeth Scalia June 15, 2026 The favors of the Lord are not exhausted, his mercies not over and done; every morning they are renewed, so great is his faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23). More Commentary Featured Video The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Live from the USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, this historic Mass invites parishes and Catholics around the country to join the bishops in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was the homilist.
Deacon Sullivan responds to faith first Katie V. Jones June 18, 2026 Deacon Sullivan said public service “runs deep” in his family. While he himself is not a first responder, he has found his own role through his ministry. As a seminarian in Bel Air, he was the chaplain for the Bel Air Police Department. In March 2025, he became a chaplain for the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Terry Nolan Jr. becomes Mount Carmel’s first BCL Hall of Famer, joins class of 12 James Haupt June 17, 2026 Terry Nolan Jr. will be one of 12 honorees at the 2026 BCL Hall of Fame banquet, becoming the first-ever Mount Carmel alum inducted – a distinction that caps a career that took him from BCL standout to Division I scorer at three schools.
Sister Joseph Patrica Ann Ash dies at 83 Catholic Review Staff June 17, 2026 A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill (formerly Sister St. Lawrence) was offered June 5 at St. Joseph Villa in Philadelphia. Sister Joseph Patricia died May 22.
Deacon Connor Schmidt believes in saying ‘yes’ as he nears finish line Gerry Jackson June 17, 2026 “I think I’m looking forward to the ways the Lord works through me to give hope and joy to people,” Deacon Schmidt said. “The Lord wants to give us good things. It’s inspiring that I might be able to provide some of that hope and joy through the sacraments.”
Pope says Church ‘must move forward’ if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations Junno Arocho Esteves June 18, 2026 Pope Leo XIV said that although he is considering a final appeal to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, the choice to splinter from the Catholic Church falls on them.
Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action OSV News June 18, 2026 The Catholic bishops of Canada asked the Catholic faithful and all people of goodwill “to voice renewed concern” about the country’s Medical Assistance in Dying law, now in place for a decade.
The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II Katarzyna Szalajko June 17, 2026 Karol Wojtyla Sr., the father of the future St. John Paul II, raised his son alone after the death of his wife, leaving an enduring example of fatherhood rooted in faith, sacrifice and daily presence which helped shape one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Meet the first American bishop D.D. Emmons June 17, 2026 Who is Bishop John Carroll? We may not hear much about him today, but he was the first bishop of the United States, the father of American Catholicism and a highly regarded patriot of the American Revolution. Father Carroll has been credited with influencing the words of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
A Dominican, a lawyer and a priest walk into a classroom … Jenny Kraska June 18, 2026 Fifty years ago, a young Dominican friar from Baltimore stepped forward to place his life into the hands of the Church. In doing so, Father D. Reginald Whitt did what every priest does at ordination: he offered not simply his talents or ambitions, but his very self. Half a century later, countless former students, colleagues, parishioners and friends can testify that the gift he offered has multiplied beyond measure.
In praise of fathers Greg Erlandson June 17, 2026 There is a lot of handwringing going on about the state of manhood these days. Maybe this Father’s Day, we can focus on what’s good about men who are fathers.
Question Corner: Can a Catholic priest attend a non-Catholic wedding reception as a guest? Jenna Marie Cooper June 16, 2026 “Non-Catholic wedding” is a very broad term that can refer to a number of scenarios. In some of these scenarios, there is no reason why a Catholic, even a Catholic priest or deacon, should feel the need to decline an invitation to attend as a guest. But other “non-Catholic weddings” would be more of a concern.
Little Love Messages from God Rita Buettner June 15, 2026 God often has something else up his sleeve. And he likes to make sure we know that he sees us and that he’s walking right by our side.
Dream and be encouraged! Your God-given gifts are still there! Elizabeth Scalia June 15, 2026 The favors of the Lord are not exhausted, his mercies not over and done; every morning they are renewed, so great is his faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23).
