Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program keeps rolling Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation Local News Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program keeps rolling Nelson Coffin October 19, 2026 Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program president Steven Bartomioli doesn’t want any prospective youth soccer player to be denied the opportunity to play “The Beautiful Game” this fall. Judging by the roughly 2,000 youngsters who have joined the league, there is plenty of room for players who want to pass, dribble and shoot in a competitive but faith-centered environment. This season, 156 teams will compete across the under-6 through under-14 age groups. Sister John Francis Schilling, St. Frances Academy’s biggest fan and transformative leader, dies at 81 Aline Behar Kado October 19, 2026 As an English teacher, counselor, principal and president, she helped transform the East Baltimore school by strengthening its counseling services, expanding its athletic programs and leading the construction of a gymnasium and community center that became a centerpiece of campus life. Parish passports represent ‘new map of hope’ Katie V. Jones October 19, 2026 Inspired by his journey along El Camino Trail in Spain, Father Ponton created a portolan, or parish passport, to encourage parishioners to get outside their church’s four walls and learn about one another and the communities their parishes serve. Sister Mary Katharine Brent dies at 106 Catholic Review Staff October 17, 2026 A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence Mary Katharine Brent will be offered Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at Mount Providence Convent in Artbutus. Sister Katharine died Oct. 7. She was 106. More Local News World News Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire Gina Christian October 19, 2026 Two Canadian Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and pledged prayer following a deadly fire at one of that nation’s military bases. Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request Simone Orendain October 19, 2026 While Pope Leo XIV was recovering from an Oct. 13 surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung where doctors found cancer, his oldest brother Louis Prevost was in a Florida hospital receiving treatment for a blood cancer that had become very active after seven years of being at a “low level.” Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis Fredrick Nzwili October 19, 2026 Catholic leaders in Nigeria’s Diocese of Otukpo are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inalegwu Otache, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Ajegbe–Awume. French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation Caroline de Sury October 19, 2026 France’s bishops condemned “unacceptable violence” that “gripped” the country over the Oct. 17-18 weekend, saying the scenes of rioting “plunged the country into shock, fear, and despair, raising numerous questions about the root causes of this crisis,” the bishops wrote in their Oct. 19 statement. More World News Commentary Georgia martyrs and the American missionary spirit Father Anthony D. Andreassi October 17, 2026 Earlier this month on Oct. 3, Catholics around the world marked the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Not long after his death in 1226, his spiritual sons would carry the Gospel far beyond Italy to Africa, Asia and, eventually, to the Americas. And on Oct. 31, the Church will beatify five Franciscan missionaries from Spain who were martyred in 1597 in what is now the state of Georgia. Catholicism comes to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies Father Anthony D. Andreassi October 16, 2026 Across this vast region, the faith first took root through the work of missionaries among Native peoples before growing with the arrival of settlers and immigrants during the 19th century. Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness Cecilia Cicone October 15, 2026 When you’re sick, it impacts nearly every aspect of your life. If you can’t get out of bed in the morning, you can’t go to work, you can’t socialize with other people and you can’t cook your own meals. It takes all of your energy just to heal. What we see in the sky Rita Buettner October 13, 2026 Whatever you see today, I hope you witness glimpses of beauty and love, kindness and mercy, healing and understanding, possibility and hope. Question Corner: Can persons with mild intellectual disability be married in the Catholic Church? Jenna Marie Cooper October 13, 2026 Q: I have a question about the rules and teachings around Catholic marriage for persons with some mild intellectual disability and English language abilities: Can they be married in the Catholic Church? I’m sure you could answer by saying it depends on the individual case, but are there any general rules and advice? (Limerick, Ireland) More Commentary Featured Video The Knights of Columbus hosted its annual Coats for Kids event at Cardinal Shehan School in Northwood Oct. 5, 2026. Hundreds of students from three schools received brand new winter coats for free.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program keeps rolling Nelson Coffin October 19, 2026 Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program president Steven Bartomioli doesn’t want any prospective youth soccer player to be denied the opportunity to play “The Beautiful Game” this fall. Judging by the roughly 2,000 youngsters who have joined the league, there is plenty of room for players who want to pass, dribble and shoot in a competitive but faith-centered environment. This season, 156 teams will compete across the under-6 through under-14 age groups.
Sister John Francis Schilling, St. Frances Academy’s biggest fan and transformative leader, dies at 81 Aline Behar Kado October 19, 2026 As an English teacher, counselor, principal and president, she helped transform the East Baltimore school by strengthening its counseling services, expanding its athletic programs and leading the construction of a gymnasium and community center that became a centerpiece of campus life.
Parish passports represent ‘new map of hope’ Katie V. Jones October 19, 2026 Inspired by his journey along El Camino Trail in Spain, Father Ponton created a portolan, or parish passport, to encourage parishioners to get outside their church’s four walls and learn about one another and the communities their parishes serve.
Sister Mary Katharine Brent dies at 106 Catholic Review Staff October 17, 2026 A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence Mary Katharine Brent will be offered Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at Mount Providence Convent in Artbutus. Sister Katharine died Oct. 7. She was 106.
Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire Gina Christian October 19, 2026 Two Canadian Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and pledged prayer following a deadly fire at one of that nation’s military bases.
Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request Simone Orendain October 19, 2026 While Pope Leo XIV was recovering from an Oct. 13 surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung where doctors found cancer, his oldest brother Louis Prevost was in a Florida hospital receiving treatment for a blood cancer that had become very active after seven years of being at a “low level.”
Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis Fredrick Nzwili October 19, 2026 Catholic leaders in Nigeria’s Diocese of Otukpo are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inalegwu Otache, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Ajegbe–Awume.
French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation Caroline de Sury October 19, 2026 France’s bishops condemned “unacceptable violence” that “gripped” the country over the Oct. 17-18 weekend, saying the scenes of rioting “plunged the country into shock, fear, and despair, raising numerous questions about the root causes of this crisis,” the bishops wrote in their Oct. 19 statement.
Georgia martyrs and the American missionary spirit Father Anthony D. Andreassi October 17, 2026 Earlier this month on Oct. 3, Catholics around the world marked the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Not long after his death in 1226, his spiritual sons would carry the Gospel far beyond Italy to Africa, Asia and, eventually, to the Americas. And on Oct. 31, the Church will beatify five Franciscan missionaries from Spain who were martyred in 1597 in what is now the state of Georgia.
Catholicism comes to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies Father Anthony D. Andreassi October 16, 2026 Across this vast region, the faith first took root through the work of missionaries among Native peoples before growing with the arrival of settlers and immigrants during the 19th century.
Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness Cecilia Cicone October 15, 2026 When you’re sick, it impacts nearly every aspect of your life. If you can’t get out of bed in the morning, you can’t go to work, you can’t socialize with other people and you can’t cook your own meals. It takes all of your energy just to heal.
What we see in the sky Rita Buettner October 13, 2026 Whatever you see today, I hope you witness glimpses of beauty and love, kindness and mercy, healing and understanding, possibility and hope.
Question Corner: Can persons with mild intellectual disability be married in the Catholic Church? Jenna Marie Cooper October 13, 2026 Q: I have a question about the rules and teachings around Catholic marriage for persons with some mild intellectual disability and English language abilities: Can they be married in the Catholic Church? I’m sure you could answer by saying it depends on the individual case, but are there any general rules and advice? (Limerick, Ireland)
