Elizabeth Scully puts faith in God and her horse Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit Archbishop Lori to offer special Mass commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Remembering 9/11 Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy Local News Elizabeth Scully puts faith in God and her horse Katie V. Jones September 7, 2026 On a rain-soaked course this past April, Elizabeth Scully came from behind on Shootist to finish second in the Maryland Hunt Cup – while, on the sidelines, her mother fingered beads. Archbishop Lori to offer special Mass commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Catholic Review Staff September 7, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori will offer the 12:10 p.m. Mass Sept. 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. From the ‘catacombs’ to a pastorate, St. Joseph celebrates 75 years Katie V. Jones September 6, 2026 Today, as St. Joseph celebrates its 75th anniversary, the church operates as a worship site within The Catholic Parishes of Southwest Washington County, a pastorate which also includes St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro. Archbishop Lori of Baltimore enjoys the ‘very wonderful world’ of Minnesota State Fair Dave Hrbacek September 4, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore had never gone to the Minnesota State Fair, the largest state fair in the country. More Local News World News Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit Junno Arocho Esteves September 7, 2026 Pope Leo XIV once again appealed for peace in Ukraine and prayed that U.S.-led negotiation efforts would finally bring an end to the death and destruction caused by the conflict now in its fourth year. Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy Kimberly Heatherington September 6, 2026 The offering placed before the altar on Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any ever seen at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Manhattan’s Financial District: the lifeless body of 68-year-old Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge. Catholic Charities agencies spend summer responding to floods, tornadoes, wildfires and a typhoon Simone Orendain September 5, 2026 Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer and although this is not the most disaster-prone season in recent memory, it did have memorable events. Housing, gender, abortion policies among state ballot measures in 2026 Kate Scanlon September 4, 2026 Voters in multiple states will consider ballot measures on topics ranging from abortion and gender policy to housing and tax policy in November. More World News Commentary Remembering 9/11 Archbishop William E. Lori September 7, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, I was the newly installed Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. I was still learning the rhythm of my new diocese – its priests, its people and its parishes – when routine meetings called me away to Washington, D.C., for a conference. It concluded Sept. 10, 2001. I flew back to the New York area with two friends, looking forward to spending the following day together. The gift of a smile Rita Buettner September 5, 2026 If you knew Jeff Nattans, you must remember his smile. He was always pleasant, always upbeat, and always eager to connect with people around him. Question Corner: Why wasn’t Jesus clearer in making St. Peter head of the Church? Jenna Marie Cooper September 4, 2026 Q: In the Gospel’s account of Peter’s confession of Christ, Jesus responded with: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” I sometimes wonder if it wouldn’t have been better if Jesus would have skipped the wordplay and simply said: “Peter, I’m making you the first head of my Church.” The verse as is, seems subject to a lot of interpretation. When I was Protestant we all said that the verse implied that the Church would be built on a general confession of Christ, and Peter’s was but one example. Could you comment? (Indiana) A great teacher and a welcome manifesto George Weigel September 2, 2026 Reluctant as I am to fiddle with the U.S. Constitution, I’m willing to consider an amendment banning any elementary school from opening before Labor Day. Memento mori Greg Erlandson September 1, 2026 I wonder if you can tell the age of a person by the number of dead people’s phone numbers he still has saved on his phone? It could be like judging the age of a tree by the rings on its core. More Commentary Featured Video On Aug. 27, 2026, the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered together to kickoff the new school year at their annual Convocation at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium. Reunions were made, Teacher of the Year awards were handed out, encouraging speeches were presented and Mass was celebrated.
Elizabeth Scully puts faith in God and her horse Katie V. Jones September 7, 2026 On a rain-soaked course this past April, Elizabeth Scully came from behind on Shootist to finish second in the Maryland Hunt Cup – while, on the sidelines, her mother fingered beads.
Archbishop Lori to offer special Mass commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Catholic Review Staff September 7, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori will offer the 12:10 p.m. Mass Sept. 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.
From the ‘catacombs’ to a pastorate, St. Joseph celebrates 75 years Katie V. Jones September 6, 2026 Today, as St. Joseph celebrates its 75th anniversary, the church operates as a worship site within The Catholic Parishes of Southwest Washington County, a pastorate which also includes St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro.
Archbishop Lori of Baltimore enjoys the ‘very wonderful world’ of Minnesota State Fair Dave Hrbacek September 4, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore had never gone to the Minnesota State Fair, the largest state fair in the country.
Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit Junno Arocho Esteves September 7, 2026 Pope Leo XIV once again appealed for peace in Ukraine and prayed that U.S.-led negotiation efforts would finally bring an end to the death and destruction caused by the conflict now in its fourth year.
Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy Kimberly Heatherington September 6, 2026 The offering placed before the altar on Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any ever seen at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Manhattan’s Financial District: the lifeless body of 68-year-old Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge.
Catholic Charities agencies spend summer responding to floods, tornadoes, wildfires and a typhoon Simone Orendain September 5, 2026 Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer and although this is not the most disaster-prone season in recent memory, it did have memorable events.
Housing, gender, abortion policies among state ballot measures in 2026 Kate Scanlon September 4, 2026 Voters in multiple states will consider ballot measures on topics ranging from abortion and gender policy to housing and tax policy in November.
Remembering 9/11 Archbishop William E. Lori September 7, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, I was the newly installed Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. I was still learning the rhythm of my new diocese – its priests, its people and its parishes – when routine meetings called me away to Washington, D.C., for a conference. It concluded Sept. 10, 2001. I flew back to the New York area with two friends, looking forward to spending the following day together.
The gift of a smile Rita Buettner September 5, 2026 If you knew Jeff Nattans, you must remember his smile. He was always pleasant, always upbeat, and always eager to connect with people around him.
Question Corner: Why wasn’t Jesus clearer in making St. Peter head of the Church? Jenna Marie Cooper September 4, 2026 Q: In the Gospel’s account of Peter’s confession of Christ, Jesus responded with: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” I sometimes wonder if it wouldn’t have been better if Jesus would have skipped the wordplay and simply said: “Peter, I’m making you the first head of my Church.” The verse as is, seems subject to a lot of interpretation. When I was Protestant we all said that the verse implied that the Church would be built on a general confession of Christ, and Peter’s was but one example. Could you comment? (Indiana)
A great teacher and a welcome manifesto George Weigel September 2, 2026 Reluctant as I am to fiddle with the U.S. Constitution, I’m willing to consider an amendment banning any elementary school from opening before Labor Day.
Memento mori Greg Erlandson September 1, 2026 I wonder if you can tell the age of a person by the number of dead people’s phone numbers he still has saved on his phone? It could be like judging the age of a tree by the rings on its core.
