Bones of St. Francis draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards $96,000 in Baltimore-area grants 12 new resources to encounter Christ this Lent 2026 Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Trump touts immigration enforcement in State of the Union address as polls show growing concern Local News Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards $96,000 in Baltimore-area grants Kevin J. Parks February 27, 2026 Four community organizations will expand access to health care, strengthen youth leadership, increase affordable housing options and improve neighborhood services in Baltimore thanks to $96,000 in grants from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s chapter of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the official domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops founded in 1970. Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Katie V. 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Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards $96,000 in Baltimore-area grants Kevin J. Parks February 27, 2026 Four community organizations will expand access to health care, strengthen youth leadership, increase affordable housing options and improve neighborhood services in Baltimore thanks to $96,000 in grants from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s chapter of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the official domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops founded in 1970.
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Augustinian shares how Pope Leo fought evil in Peru as new bust unveiled in Chicago Simone Orendain February 27, 2026 The first commissioned bust of Pope Leo XIV by famed Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz was installed in Chicago Feb. 22 at Catholic Theological Union, the graduate theology school where the pope is an alumnus. The bust is one of only three Pope Leo sculptures by Schmalz, so far. They are all located in the Americas.
Is our nation losing its soul? Greg Erlandson February 27, 2026 The bishops have shown great courage in challenging this status quo of mass deportations. Recognizing the values of this country as a beacon of liberty, and recognizing the teachings of the Gospel regarding the human dignity of each person and our responsibility toward those in need, the bishops have seized a teaching moment.
How young Latino Catholics are renewing the Church this Lent Vicente Del Real February 26, 2026 Through testimony, these young adults are forming one another. They are building a culture of encounter. Lent reminds us that conversion often begins with listening. The Church must listen not only to Scripture and tradition, but also to the voices of how others are living the Gospel in today’s world.
5 role models we need to help us overcome today’s problems Michael R. Heinlein February 26, 2026 The Lenten season provides us with no shortage of holy men and women to discover and model our lives after. The following five individuals, whose feasts typically appear on the liturgical calendar during Lent, can help us overcome some of the greatest obstacles that we face.
The myth vs. the historical record George Weigel February 25, 2026 What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is “strong with its own strength,” its spiritual strength — remains true today, not least with respect to Russia and China.
Question Corner: Should I give up prayers of petition this Lent as my priest suggested in his homily? Jenna Marie Cooper February 25, 2026 Prayers of intercession, where we ask God to help other people in their needs, are also prayers of petition. Since praying for both the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy, it wouldn’t seem fitting to give this up for Lent!
