Archbishop Lori offers prayers on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder Minnesota Supreme Court hears case over former employee’s challenge to Catholic school gender policy US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace 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 Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder Junno Arocho Esteves September 11, 2026 The bishops’ conference of Mozambique said it has yet to receive any details on the murder of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane, who was shot dead in his residence in June. Minnesota Supreme Court hears case over former employee’s challenge to Catholic school gender policy OSV News September 11, 2026 The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments Sept. 1 in a case brought by a former employee of a Catholic school in the state who said their employment contract was not renewed after they stated their intention to undergo a gender transition. US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians Kate Scanlon September 11, 2026 A few weeks after Temporary Protected Status for Haiti was terminated, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged the Trump administration to end mass deportations to Haiti. At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace Steven Schwankert September 11, 2026 “Faith does not allow us to stop at remembrance,” Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York said in his homily at his first Sept. 11 memorial Mass since becoming New York’s archbishop. More World News Commentary 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. The gift of a smile Rita Buettner September 5, 2026 If you knew Jeff Nattans, you must remember his smile. He was always pleasant, always upbeat, and always eager to connect with people around him. 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.
Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder Junno Arocho Esteves September 11, 2026 The bishops’ conference of Mozambique said it has yet to receive any details on the murder of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane, who was shot dead in his residence in June.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case over former employee’s challenge to Catholic school gender policy OSV News September 11, 2026 The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments Sept. 1 in a case brought by a former employee of a Catholic school in the state who said their employment contract was not renewed after they stated their intention to undergo a gender transition.
US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians Kate Scanlon September 11, 2026 A few weeks after Temporary Protected Status for Haiti was terminated, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged the Trump administration to end mass deportations to Haiti.
At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace Steven Schwankert September 11, 2026 “Faith does not allow us to stop at remembrance,” Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York said in his homily at his first Sept. 11 memorial Mass since becoming New York’s archbishop.
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.
The gift of a smile Rita Buettner September 5, 2026 If you knew Jeff Nattans, you must remember his smile. He was always pleasant, always upbeat, and always eager to connect with people around him.
