Embrace ‘deep spiritual bonds’ between Jews and Catholics, says bishop in Yom Kippur message Priests, pastoral leaders have permission to do less, do it better, pope says Aparecida shrine celebrates completion of Rupnik-designed western facade St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton rededicated Archbishop Lori urges women religious to model renewal of American political culture Local News St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton rededicated Katie V. Jones September 20, 2026 Siobhan Cooney had tears in her eyes after seeing the completed church renovations at St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton for the first time Sept. 17. Archbishop Lori urges women religious to model renewal of American political culture George P. Matysek Jr. September 19, 2026 At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Archbishop William E. Lori told a national gathering of women religious leaders that renewing American political culture requires more than better politics. It requires a renewal of human character, relationships and spiritual life, a task to which he said women religious make a unique contribution. Loyola University Maryland announces new and expanded financial aid initiatives for eligible students of fall 2027 Catholic Review Staff September 17, 2026 Loyola University Maryland is expanding its financial aid offerings for incoming students, guaranteeing at least $40,000 annually for eligible Catholic high school graduates and full tuition coverage for qualifying Maryland students with significant financial need. Edgewater faith community marks 50 years Katie V. Jones September 17, 2026 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) in Edgewater is marking a significant milestone, celebrating five decades of faith and community since it was officially established as a parish under Redemptorist leadership in 1976. Today, OLPH is part of the Pastorate of Our Lady, alongside Our Lady of Sorrows in West River. 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Fulton Sheen: A teacher of virtue Sister Jude Andrew Link September 17, 2026 “What virtues do you think Sheen is an example of?” That question was put to me by a fellow sister who was preparing her classroom for the beginning of the school year. Here in Peoria, Illinois, we are already several weeks into the school year. But in other parts of the country, students and teachers just had their first days of class this week. This sister was preparing a bulletin board about saints and virtues. How can a priest deal pastorally with those who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? Jenna Marie Cooper September 16, 2026 Q: As a parish priest, I found your recent article on the Church’s teaching on Freemasonry interesting, and I have a follow-up question: How can one deal pastorally with parishioners who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? I can think of one or two parishioners who are convinced the Vatican is infiltrated by Freemasons, and anybody in Church life they in any way disagree with must be a Freemason. They can be frustrating, as it’s hard to argue with them without them turning around and saying that you must be a Freemason! (Ireland) Front-row seat Rita Buettner September 16, 2026 We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way. 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. More Commentary Featured Video Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 13 at St. Joseph’s Monastery in Irvington to honor all first responders in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This tradition sees unity and strength among the local Catholic community and police and fire units representing parishes across the archdiocese.
St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton rededicated Katie V. Jones September 20, 2026 Siobhan Cooney had tears in her eyes after seeing the completed church renovations at St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton for the first time Sept. 17.
Archbishop Lori urges women religious to model renewal of American political culture George P. Matysek Jr. September 19, 2026 At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Archbishop William E. Lori told a national gathering of women religious leaders that renewing American political culture requires more than better politics. It requires a renewal of human character, relationships and spiritual life, a task to which he said women religious make a unique contribution.
Loyola University Maryland announces new and expanded financial aid initiatives for eligible students of fall 2027 Catholic Review Staff September 17, 2026 Loyola University Maryland is expanding its financial aid offerings for incoming students, guaranteeing at least $40,000 annually for eligible Catholic high school graduates and full tuition coverage for qualifying Maryland students with significant financial need.
Edgewater faith community marks 50 years Katie V. Jones September 17, 2026 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) in Edgewater is marking a significant milestone, celebrating five decades of faith and community since it was officially established as a parish under Redemptorist leadership in 1976. Today, OLPH is part of the Pastorate of Our Lady, alongside Our Lady of Sorrows in West River.
Embrace ‘deep spiritual bonds’ between Jews and Catholics, says bishop in Yom Kippur message Gina Christian September 21, 2026 As the Jewish community marks the holiest day of its year, a U.S. Catholic bishop is extending his “warmest wishes,” while urging Catholics to reject antisemitism and recall the “deep spiritual bonds” between Jews and Catholics.
Priests, pastoral leaders have permission to do less, do it better, pope says Carol Glatz September 21, 2026 Led by their priests, Catholics need to come together and face the truth about what their local church is doing and why, Pope Leo XIV told clergy and laypeople in his diocese.
Aparecida shrine celebrates completion of Rupnik-designed western facade Junno Arocho Esteves September 21, 2026 While France’s Lourdes shrine moves to cover mosaics by Father Marko Rupnik, Brazil’s National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in São Paulo celebrated new installations by the artist, who faces decades of allegations of sexual, spiritual and psychological abuse.
In Cuernavaca, North American bishops focus on migration, AI and Church cooperation Marietha Góngora V. September 18, 2026 In a spirit of prayer and dialogue, bishops representing the conferences of Mexico, the United States and Canada met in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to discern ways to strengthen collaboration across North America.
Praying through the noise Rita Buettner September 19, 2026 We can find God in the peaceful quiet of the world. But he also invites us to connect with him even in the busyness of our day.
Fulton Sheen: A teacher of virtue Sister Jude Andrew Link September 17, 2026 “What virtues do you think Sheen is an example of?” That question was put to me by a fellow sister who was preparing her classroom for the beginning of the school year. Here in Peoria, Illinois, we are already several weeks into the school year. But in other parts of the country, students and teachers just had their first days of class this week. This sister was preparing a bulletin board about saints and virtues.
How can a priest deal pastorally with those who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? Jenna Marie Cooper September 16, 2026 Q: As a parish priest, I found your recent article on the Church’s teaching on Freemasonry interesting, and I have a follow-up question: How can one deal pastorally with parishioners who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? I can think of one or two parishioners who are convinced the Vatican is infiltrated by Freemasons, and anybody in Church life they in any way disagree with must be a Freemason. They can be frustrating, as it’s hard to argue with them without them turning around and saying that you must be a Freemason! (Ireland)
Front-row seat Rita Buettner September 16, 2026 We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way.
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.
