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Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area Katie V. Jones February 13, 2026 The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch Catholic Review Staff February 13, 2026 The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish.
Deacon Jack Ames, Project Rachel volunteer and educator, dies at 74 Jay Sorgi February 12, 2026 Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74.
Archdiocese of Baltimore couples share stories of love that lasts a lifetime Katie V. Jones February 12, 2026 St. Valentine’s Day may be known for flowers, cards and chocolates, but for some couples, it is also a moment to reflect on decades of shared love and commitment. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several couples who have been married 60 years or more shared their stories of meeting, building families and nurturing faith together.
6 Catholic athletes from past Winter Olympics inspire with stories of faith, endurance Lauretta Brown February 14, 2026 The Catholic athletes at the Games this year are joining a long tradition of Catholic Olympians who have made history with their inspiring stories of faith and endurance. Here are just some of the Catholic stories that came out of past Winter Games.
Oldest priest in Archdiocese of Newark reflects on 104 years of life and 78 years of ministry OSV News February 14, 2026 At age 104, Msgr. James C. Turro is the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark — and possibly the United States — and also holds the distinction of being the oldest living alumnus of Seton Hall University.
A quick history of Mardi Gras OSV News February 14, 2026 In times of greater Lenten austerity in Catholic countries, Mardi Gras offered an opportunity for households to consume some foods they would not enjoy until Easter.
Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ Gina Christian February 13, 2026 Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke with Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace Feb. 12, the second personal audience the prelate has had since meeting with the pope days after his election, said the UGCC press office in an update released shortly after the meeting.
How Archbishop Sheen embodied the 7 key virtues Michael R. Heinlein February 14, 2026 With his beatification once again on track, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be memorialized in the Church for reasons far beyond his contributions to the Church’s intellectual life or his evangelical zeal, incredible and legendary though they are.
A Birmingham jail Effie Caldarola February 12, 2026 Rev. King’s 7,000-word response, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” written in the margins of a newspaper and smuggled out by his attorney, has become a classic of the Civil Rights Movement and a good reread during Black History Month.
What a surprise Rita Buettner February 12, 2026 Even with our best plans, life is full of surprises. Whether they bring joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain, light or darkness, they offer us an opportunity to grow in love and relationship with God and others who walk life’s journey with us.
Question Corner: Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops? Jenna Marie Cooper February 11, 2026 SSPX’s proposed episcopal ordinations are a problem because ordaining new bishops without the permission of the pope (technically called a “mandate”) is gravely injurious to Christian unity.
Might does not always make right, or even sense George Weigel February 11, 2026 I do not agree with those who claim that Mr. Miller’s chest-thumping effectively gave Vladimir Putin carte blanche to conquer Ukraine (and Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states, and chunks of Poland and Norway), while giving the green light to Xi Jinping to ingest Taiwan.
