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Speakers at Pastoral Staff Day say all are called to evangelize Katie V. Jones October 7, 2026 For generations, the Catholic parish was understood as a spiritual home for everyone who lived within its boundaries. But in an increasingly disconnected culture, parish leaders may not even know who lives in the houses just beyond their church doors.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish receives land donation from Natelli Communities Jenna Mattern October 7, 2026 As St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Ijamsville celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Frederick County faith community has received a property donation from Tom Natelli, president and CEO of Natelli Communities, with an estimated value of $1 million.
An evening of hope during Transitus prayer service Katie V. Jones October 6, 2026 During an Oct. 3 prayer service, Archbishop William E. Lori reminded those gathered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City that while the service commemorated the death of St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, the evening was really about hope.
Radio Interview: Franciscan spirituality and the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death Catholic Review Staff October 5, 2026 In this Oct. 4, 2026, episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Rita Buettner explores the life, legacy and enduring spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi as the Church marks the 800th anniversary of his death. Through conversations with Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine, provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province, and Conventual Franciscan Father Gary Johnson, vicar provincial, listeners gain fresh insight into one of Christianity’s most beloved saints.
Bishops discuss cohabitation of young couples at Vatican meeting on marriage and family Courtney Mares October 9, 2026 On the third day of a weeklong Vatican meeting on marriage and family Oct. 9, Catholic bishops grappled with a trend that worries many Church leaders: young couples choosing to live together rather than wed.
Bishop Dewane recalled for his ‘remarkable legacy of faithful service’ to Church OSV News October 9, 2026 Retired Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, who led the southwest Florida diocese for nearly 20 years before his retirement in May, died Oct. 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was 76.
Cardinal Antonio Tagle elected dean of the College of Cardinals Courtney Mares October 9, 2026 The Vatican announced Oct. 9 that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected as the new dean of the College of Cardinals upon the retirement of 92-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Irish sister brings front-line missionary perspective to Vatican curial role Junno Arocho Esteves October 9, 2026 (OSV News) — In accepting her dual appointment as head of the Vatican’s missionary network and as adjunct secretary at the Dicastery for Evangelization, Sister Mary Teresa Barron said it was clear the Church prioritized lived missionary experience over theological acumen. In an interview with OSV News Oct. 9, the 57-year-old Irish nun said she was initially approached to be president of the Pontifical Mission Societies, before it was expanded…
Soup time Rita Buettner October 9, 2026 When I was a teen, we all participated in community service while we were preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. I signed up for several activities, but the one I remember the best was making soup.
Choose life this October Effie Caldarola October 8, 2026 During Nebraska’s long struggle to end the death penalty, a weekly protest was held outside the governor’s mansion.
Reflections on a diamond jubilee George Weigel October 8, 2026 What had once been our youthful field of dreams, where we encountered mythic figures – Triandos and Wilhelm, Robinson and Aparicio, Palmer and Weaver – was a field of rubble.
Praying for Heaven Rita Buettner October 8, 2026 My friend’s dear mother was nearing the end of her life, and I had assured her that I would pray.
AI and consciousness: Stranded in Eden, once more Elizabeth Scalia October 6, 2026 Elizabeth Dias is a very good writer, and if you can get behind the paywall at the New York Times, try to read her lengthy piece about religious scholars meeting with Anthropic to discuss whether they could help instill morality into Artificial Intelligence.
