Father Michael Heine elected as new president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation Judge’s ruling vindicates Cardinal Ouellet in abuse lawsuit; accuser ordered to pay him damages A great teacher and a welcome manifesto Faith wins the crown Local News Father Michael Heine elected as new president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men Catholic Review Staff September 2, 2026 The Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) has elected Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine as its president. CMSM is a pontifically recognized national organization that represents and serves leaders of men’s religious congregations, monastic communities and religious institutes in the United States. (Courtesy Conventual Franciscans) Faith wins the crown Rita Buettner September 2, 2026 Gianna Romero was 18 when she first learned about a scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland. She saw Miss Bel Air out in the community and was curious about the role. Archbishop Lori welcomes students to ‘wonderful school year’ Katie V. Jones September 1, 2026 Teachers and staff members across the Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomed students to the start of a new school year Aug. 31 with smiles, hugs and words of encouragement. At Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Towson, Archbishop Williiam E. Lori and Chancellor of Education Gregory Farno also joined in the activities, shaking hands and giving fist bumps to students as they arrived. Biscuit goes to school Aline Behar Kado September 1, 2026 Since arriving at St. Mary’s three years ago, Biscuit has become far more than some sort of school mascot. The emotional support dog, which school leaders believe to be the first permanent animal of her kind at a school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is woven into daily life at the pre-K-to-12 campus, helping ease stress, boost morale and provide comfort to students, teachers and parents alike. More Local News World News Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation Josephine Peterson September 2, 2026 Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful to step away from the frenzy of daily life to “hear the melodious voice of creation,” stressing that “it is not yet too late” to repair humanity’s relationship with the environment. Judge’s ruling vindicates Cardinal Ouellet in abuse lawsuit; accuser ordered to pay him damages The Catholic Register September 2, 2026 A judge in Montreal has found sexual misconduct accusations against Quebec’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet to be unfounded and ordered his accuser to pay him $100,000. 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More World News Commentary 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. Question Corner: What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty? Jenna Marie Cooper August 31, 2026 Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics. The girl on the diving board: A back-to-school reflection Rita Buettner August 30, 2026 I hope whatever this new school year brings for our young people and their families, they know God is with them. And I hope they find joy in being brave. Dolly, we will always love you Rita Buettner August 25, 2026 As Dolly Parton once said, “I like trying to make people happy and lift people up and glorifying God. That’s my mission in life.” 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.
Father Michael Heine elected as new president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men Catholic Review Staff September 2, 2026 The Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) has elected Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine as its president. CMSM is a pontifically recognized national organization that represents and serves leaders of men’s religious congregations, monastic communities and religious institutes in the United States. (Courtesy Conventual Franciscans)
Faith wins the crown Rita Buettner September 2, 2026 Gianna Romero was 18 when she first learned about a scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland. She saw Miss Bel Air out in the community and was curious about the role.
Archbishop Lori welcomes students to ‘wonderful school year’ Katie V. Jones September 1, 2026 Teachers and staff members across the Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomed students to the start of a new school year Aug. 31 with smiles, hugs and words of encouragement. At Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Towson, Archbishop Williiam E. Lori and Chancellor of Education Gregory Farno also joined in the activities, shaking hands and giving fist bumps to students as they arrived.
Biscuit goes to school Aline Behar Kado September 1, 2026 Since arriving at St. Mary’s three years ago, Biscuit has become far more than some sort of school mascot. The emotional support dog, which school leaders believe to be the first permanent animal of her kind at a school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is woven into daily life at the pre-K-to-12 campus, helping ease stress, boost morale and provide comfort to students, teachers and parents alike.
Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation Josephine Peterson September 2, 2026 Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful to step away from the frenzy of daily life to “hear the melodious voice of creation,” stressing that “it is not yet too late” to repair humanity’s relationship with the environment.
Judge’s ruling vindicates Cardinal Ouellet in abuse lawsuit; accuser ordered to pay him damages The Catholic Register September 2, 2026 A judge in Montreal has found sexual misconduct accusations against Quebec’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet to be unfounded and ordered his accuser to pay him $100,000.
Cassidy takes aim at FDA mifepristone regulation, manufacturers Kate Scanlon September 1, 2026 Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, said in a report published Aug. 27 that while the FDA should reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone, its sponsors may not be “currently meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance” with remaining requirements.
Catholic aid worker in Nepal sees ‘long road’ to recovery after ‘unprecedented’ disaster for region Gina Christian September 1, 2026 Devastation from Aug. 26 flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border is staggering, and the road to recovery will be long, a Catholic aid worker now on the ground in that nation told OSV News.
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.
Question Corner: What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty? Jenna Marie Cooper August 31, 2026 Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics.
The girl on the diving board: A back-to-school reflection Rita Buettner August 30, 2026 I hope whatever this new school year brings for our young people and their families, they know God is with them. And I hope they find joy in being brave.
Dolly, we will always love you Rita Buettner August 25, 2026 As Dolly Parton once said, “I like trying to make people happy and lift people up and glorifying God. That’s my mission in life.”
