Sister Joan Elias, leader in Catholic education, dies at 94 U.S. bishops commemorate Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’ Speaker and musician Nick De La Torre to lead pre-Lenten mission in Frederick County Deacon Lee Benson, who ministered in Harford County, dies at 73 Loyola University offers teens a mission-driven approach at business camp Local News Sister Joan Elias, leader in Catholic education, dies at 94 Catholic Review Staff February 4, 2026 A funeral Mass for Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart Sister Joan Elias will be offered at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Redeemer Sisters’ Chapel in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Sister Joan died Jan. 27. She was 94. Speaker and musician Nick De La Torre to lead pre-Lenten mission in Frederick County Katie V. Jones February 3, 2026 With the theme “Eucharistic Revival,” a two-day pre-Lenten mission at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will focus on the meaning of the Eucharist and the role it plays in the spiritual life of Catholics as they prepare for Lent. Deacon Lee Benson, who ministered in Harford County, dies at 73 Kurt Jensen February 3, 2026 Deacon Lee Ashby Benson III, who served St. Ignatius Parish in Hickory as an influential, joyful figure for nearly two decades, died Jan. 23. Loyola University offers teens a mission-driven approach at business camp Kurt Jensen February 3, 2026 This summer, Loyola University Maryland plans its first Sellinger Mission Driven Business Academy, July 6-10, for an inaugural class of just 15 rising high school juniors and seniors. More Local News World News Haitian Catholics in U.S. relieved, yet wary, after judge temporarily halts end of protected status Gina Christian February 4, 2026 A Haitian Catholic chaplain serving in the U.S. said he and fellow Haitian Catholics are welcoming a last-minute reprieve from threats of deportation — but its members are still weighing options as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, while Haiti continues to spiral into chaos. Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says Junno Arocho Esteves February 4, 2026 During his recent visit to Denmark, Cardinal Pietro Parolin declined an invitation to sign a joint declaration regarding Greenland’s sovereignty, in the hopes of maintaining neutrality and fostering dialogue, said Danish Bishop Czeslaw Kozon of Copenhagen. Scripture is intended to speak to believers ‘in every age,’ pope says Josephine Peterson February 4, 2026 Pope Leo XIV said Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today’s world, emphasizing that the Bible is the word of God expressed through human authors during his weekly general audience. U.S. bishops commemorate Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’ OSV News February 4, 2026 Two U.S. bishops Feb. 3 urged Catholics to be “faithful stewards of memory” and “courageous witnesses to truth” during Black History Month, observed in February. More World News Commentary Question Corner: Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there? Jenna Marie Cooper February 4, 2026 We believe God gives us the kinds of consecrated life we need for the good of all the people of God. Cardinal Dolan: By no means finished yet George Weigel February 4, 2026 As of Feb. 6, he will not be archbishop of New York. But Cardinal Timothy Dolan, in good health and full of energy, is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence. What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics? Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki February 1, 2026 When we apply the principles of sport — faithful practice, obedience to the rules, resilience after failure, self-control, discipline and trust in a greater goal — to our spiritual lives, then our discipleship is strengthened and our soul is made stronger and better prepared to meet God. What is the feast of the Presentation? D.D. Emmons February 1, 2026 According to the Church’s liturgical calendar, the feast held on Feb. 2 each year is in honor of the Presentation of the Lord. Some Catholics recall this day as the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary because such was the feast day named until the 1969 changes in the Church’s calendar. New Moms: Someone is praying for you Rita Buettner January 30, 2026 In the middle of the night, a mother caring for her child is not alone. A convent of nuns wakes up during the night just to pray for new mothers. More Commentary Featured Video Maryvale Preparatory School and Mercy High School faced off in the 2026 edition of The Classic at SECU Arena in Towson on Jan. 30. The bitter-cold temperatures and nearly a foot of snow that covered the region days before could not stop these basketball rivals. Several thousand fans from tip-off to final buzzer were on the edge of their sets as the clock counted down for every crucial point in this Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic school matchup.
Sister Joan Elias, leader in Catholic education, dies at 94 Catholic Review Staff February 4, 2026 A funeral Mass for Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart Sister Joan Elias will be offered at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Redeemer Sisters’ Chapel in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Sister Joan died Jan. 27. She was 94.
Speaker and musician Nick De La Torre to lead pre-Lenten mission in Frederick County Katie V. Jones February 3, 2026 With the theme “Eucharistic Revival,” a two-day pre-Lenten mission at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will focus on the meaning of the Eucharist and the role it plays in the spiritual life of Catholics as they prepare for Lent.
Deacon Lee Benson, who ministered in Harford County, dies at 73 Kurt Jensen February 3, 2026 Deacon Lee Ashby Benson III, who served St. Ignatius Parish in Hickory as an influential, joyful figure for nearly two decades, died Jan. 23.
Loyola University offers teens a mission-driven approach at business camp Kurt Jensen February 3, 2026 This summer, Loyola University Maryland plans its first Sellinger Mission Driven Business Academy, July 6-10, for an inaugural class of just 15 rising high school juniors and seniors.
Haitian Catholics in U.S. relieved, yet wary, after judge temporarily halts end of protected status Gina Christian February 4, 2026 A Haitian Catholic chaplain serving in the U.S. said he and fellow Haitian Catholics are welcoming a last-minute reprieve from threats of deportation — but its members are still weighing options as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, while Haiti continues to spiral into chaos.
Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says Junno Arocho Esteves February 4, 2026 During his recent visit to Denmark, Cardinal Pietro Parolin declined an invitation to sign a joint declaration regarding Greenland’s sovereignty, in the hopes of maintaining neutrality and fostering dialogue, said Danish Bishop Czeslaw Kozon of Copenhagen.
Scripture is intended to speak to believers ‘in every age,’ pope says Josephine Peterson February 4, 2026 Pope Leo XIV said Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today’s world, emphasizing that the Bible is the word of God expressed through human authors during his weekly general audience.
U.S. bishops commemorate Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’ OSV News February 4, 2026 Two U.S. bishops Feb. 3 urged Catholics to be “faithful stewards of memory” and “courageous witnesses to truth” during Black History Month, observed in February.
Question Corner: Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there? Jenna Marie Cooper February 4, 2026 We believe God gives us the kinds of consecrated life we need for the good of all the people of God.
Cardinal Dolan: By no means finished yet George Weigel February 4, 2026 As of Feb. 6, he will not be archbishop of New York. But Cardinal Timothy Dolan, in good health and full of energy, is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence.
What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics? Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki February 1, 2026 When we apply the principles of sport — faithful practice, obedience to the rules, resilience after failure, self-control, discipline and trust in a greater goal — to our spiritual lives, then our discipleship is strengthened and our soul is made stronger and better prepared to meet God.
What is the feast of the Presentation? D.D. Emmons February 1, 2026 According to the Church’s liturgical calendar, the feast held on Feb. 2 each year is in honor of the Presentation of the Lord. Some Catholics recall this day as the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary because such was the feast day named until the 1969 changes in the Church’s calendar.
New Moms: Someone is praying for you Rita Buettner January 30, 2026 In the middle of the night, a mother caring for her child is not alone. A convent of nuns wakes up during the night just to pray for new mothers.
