Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller asks for prayers, solidarity following Texas flooding tragedy St. Clement Mary Hofbauer adapts to times, cultures as it celebrates 100th anniversary Archbishop Lori and Supreme Knight Kelly meet with Pope Leo Local News St. Clement Mary Hofbauer adapts to times, cultures as it celebrates 100th anniversary Gerry Jackson July 5, 2025 Deacon John Micciche says the ability of parishioners and clergy to adapt to shifting cultures has allowed St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church to survive and thrive in the community of Rosedale for 100 years. Archbishop Lori and Supreme Knight Kelly meet with Pope Leo Christopher Gunty July 4, 2025 Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world. Hope rises from ashes for St. Rita parishioners George P. Matysek Jr. July 3, 2025 The fire was caused by a lightning strike during an afternoon storm that passed through Dundalk, according to Tom Alban, director of risk management for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The lightning affected the electronics on the church’s bell system, which then overheated and caused the fire, he said. ‘Big Boss’ begins first day visiting Catholic Charities programs Katie V. Jones July 3, 2025 David Kinkopf’s first day as executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore began July 1 with shy waves from preschoolers and ended with a cheerful new nickname – “Big Boss” – as he toured several of the organization’s programs across the region. More Local News World News Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says Carol Glatz July 7, 2025 Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said. Pope at Angelus: Be a laborer in the field of mission OSV News July 7, 2025 Addressing the faithful gathered for his Sunday Angelus on July 6, Pope Leo offered a reflection on the missionary nature of the church, grounded in the Gospel of Luke. Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises Lauretta Brown July 7, 2025 Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children in Kerr County. More than 40 people remain missing. Pope names French Archbishop Verny as new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, replacing retired Cardinal Jean Charles Putzolu July 7, 2025 Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He will put his French experience at the service of the universal church, while retaining his diocesan responsibilities. More World News Commentary Our 31-hour Road Trip Rita Buettner July 6, 2025 We drove more than 450 miles, spent more than 10 hours on the road, and did almost everything we wanted to along the way. St. Paul and discovering that sin is ‘missing the mark’ Elizabeth Scalia July 3, 2025 Utterly life-changing was the day I learned that the Hebrew word most frequently used for “sin” (hhatah) is understood by scholars to mean “missing the mark.” Making a birthday wish come true Rita Buettner June 29, 2025 A few days before the big day, my sister—the birthday girl’s mom—invited us to join them. She happened to mention that her daughter was hoping to have “Aunt Rita’s Dip” that day, too. Pilgrims of Hope: Walking the Way of St. Francis in the Year of Jubilee Father Evan Ponton June 26, 2025 Together “we seek the city to come” – not Baltimore, not Assisi, not even the “eternal city” of Rome – but the City of God, the new Jerusalem. Take courage. We are pilgrims of hope The fisherman and the pharisee Jaymie Stuart Wolfe June 25, 2025 Peter and Paul could not have been more different from each other. But the liturgical wisdom that brought these two towering saints together in a shared feast underscores the fact that the church needed both the fisherman and the Pharisee — and still does. More Commentary Featured Video Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ on June 22 at Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran. At the conclusion of the liturgy, he led a Eucharistic procession along the Via Merulana to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, drawing thousands of faithful who lined the streets in prayer and adoration.
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer adapts to times, cultures as it celebrates 100th anniversary Gerry Jackson July 5, 2025 Deacon John Micciche says the ability of parishioners and clergy to adapt to shifting cultures has allowed St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church to survive and thrive in the community of Rosedale for 100 years.
Archbishop Lori and Supreme Knight Kelly meet with Pope Leo Christopher Gunty July 4, 2025 Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world.
Hope rises from ashes for St. Rita parishioners George P. Matysek Jr. July 3, 2025 The fire was caused by a lightning strike during an afternoon storm that passed through Dundalk, according to Tom Alban, director of risk management for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The lightning affected the electronics on the church’s bell system, which then overheated and caused the fire, he said.
‘Big Boss’ begins first day visiting Catholic Charities programs Katie V. Jones July 3, 2025 David Kinkopf’s first day as executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore began July 1 with shy waves from preschoolers and ended with a cheerful new nickname – “Big Boss” – as he toured several of the organization’s programs across the region.
Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says Carol Glatz July 7, 2025 Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said.
Pope at Angelus: Be a laborer in the field of mission OSV News July 7, 2025 Addressing the faithful gathered for his Sunday Angelus on July 6, Pope Leo offered a reflection on the missionary nature of the church, grounded in the Gospel of Luke.
Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises Lauretta Brown July 7, 2025 Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children in Kerr County. More than 40 people remain missing.
Pope names French Archbishop Verny as new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, replacing retired Cardinal Jean Charles Putzolu July 7, 2025 Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He will put his French experience at the service of the universal church, while retaining his diocesan responsibilities.
Our 31-hour Road Trip Rita Buettner July 6, 2025 We drove more than 450 miles, spent more than 10 hours on the road, and did almost everything we wanted to along the way.
St. Paul and discovering that sin is ‘missing the mark’ Elizabeth Scalia July 3, 2025 Utterly life-changing was the day I learned that the Hebrew word most frequently used for “sin” (hhatah) is understood by scholars to mean “missing the mark.”
Making a birthday wish come true Rita Buettner June 29, 2025 A few days before the big day, my sister—the birthday girl’s mom—invited us to join them. She happened to mention that her daughter was hoping to have “Aunt Rita’s Dip” that day, too.
Pilgrims of Hope: Walking the Way of St. Francis in the Year of Jubilee Father Evan Ponton June 26, 2025 Together “we seek the city to come” – not Baltimore, not Assisi, not even the “eternal city” of Rome – but the City of God, the new Jerusalem. Take courage. We are pilgrims of hope
The fisherman and the pharisee Jaymie Stuart Wolfe June 25, 2025 Peter and Paul could not have been more different from each other. But the liturgical wisdom that brought these two towering saints together in a shared feast underscores the fact that the church needed both the fisherman and the Pharisee — and still does.