Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude brings message of hope to Baltimore Deacon Anthony ‘Tony’ Grillo, longtime Our Lady of the Fields deacon, dies at 90 French bishops defend Catholic schools amid education unrest Sister Marionette Coll dies at 104 Trump tells ’60 Minutes’ immigration policy ‘too tough,’ open to making a deal with Democrats Local News Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude brings message of hope to Baltimore Jenna Mattern November 10, 2026 The Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude, currently on display at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in East Baltimore through Nov. 15, began with a spiritual vision experienced in 2003 by Ukraine native and cross creator Vitaliy Sobolivska. Deacon Anthony ‘Tony’ Grillo, longtime Our Lady of the Fields deacon, dies at 90 Lisa Harlow November 10, 2026 Deacon Anthony “Tony” Grillo, a beloved presence at Our Lady of the Fields parish in Millersville for more than four decades, died Nov. 1. He was 90. Sister Marionette Coll dies at 104 Catholic Review Staff November 10, 2026 A funeral Mass for Sister Marionette Coll, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Nov. 7 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Marionette died Oct. 28. She was 104. Radio Interview: Bringing Christmas hope to children worldwide Catholic Review Staff November 9, 2026 As Box of Joy approaches the milestone of delivering one million gift boxes to children in need around the world, Rita Buettner speaks with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, about the ministry’s remarkable growth and enduring impact. Sagarino shares how a simple idea sketched on a napkin evolved into a nationwide Catholic outreach effort that invites families, parishes and schools to pack shoebox-sized gifts filled with toys, school supplies and daily necessities, along with a rosary and the story of Jesus. She explains how the program fosters service, faith and solidarity among participants while bringing joy to children who often receive no Christmas gifts. More Local News World News French bishops defend Catholic schools amid education unrest Caroline de Sury November 10, 2026 France’s bishops used their Nov. 3-5 plenary assembly in Lourdes to confront the country’s deepening education crisis, as strikes, school blockades and political battles over funding have pushed the issue to the forefront of public debate. Trump tells ’60 Minutes’ immigration policy ‘too tough,’ open to making a deal with Democrats Simone Orendain November 10, 2026 Days after midterm elections that saw Democrats win landslide victories in Congress and flip a number of statehouses across the U.S., President Donald Trump admitted his administration’s immigration crackdown “is too tough” and suggested that he could “work something out” with Democrats on immigration. 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Could you find it within yourself to respond, when asked whether what you’re enduring is worth it, “Yes, for the glory of God….”? Life is worth living Archbishop William E. Lori November 9, 2026 Most of us would readily agree with the proposition that life is worth living. Most of us would agree with the proposition that human life is endowed by God with dignity. Yet our adherence to that proposition is often tested by a culture which denies the dignity of the human person by laws and policies such as abortion-on-demand and proposals for physician-assisted suicide. Such laws and proposed laws proclaim loud and clear that some lives are not worth living. The day I achieved my Mass attendance goal (and kept going) Rita Buettner November 5, 2026 Truthfully, I wasn’t sure I could attend 226 Masses in 2026. But it’s amazing what you can do when you set a goal. Traveler, there is no road Effie Caldarola November 5, 2026 So, as I begin my walk, I ask Jesus to give me a listening heart. I begin with thankfulness, gratitude. Then I acknowledge to him my present worries. I try to be very honest with Jesus about my fears and my feelings. I avoid the insistent prayers of petition that I can sometimes invoke, instead just briefly lifting them to Jesus to hold. I ask for the grace of listening, noticing. A magical morning commute Rita Buettner November 4, 2026 It was one of those crisp autumn mornings that felt brand-new. We decided to stay on the back roads. More Commentary Featured Video More than 50 faculty and staff members of Resurrection-St. Paul School in Ellicott City offered a day of service to the once-abandoned St. Mary’s Cemetery Oct. 30, 2026.
Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude brings message of hope to Baltimore Jenna Mattern November 10, 2026 The Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude, currently on display at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in East Baltimore through Nov. 15, began with a spiritual vision experienced in 2003 by Ukraine native and cross creator Vitaliy Sobolivska.
Deacon Anthony ‘Tony’ Grillo, longtime Our Lady of the Fields deacon, dies at 90 Lisa Harlow November 10, 2026 Deacon Anthony “Tony” Grillo, a beloved presence at Our Lady of the Fields parish in Millersville for more than four decades, died Nov. 1. He was 90.
Sister Marionette Coll dies at 104 Catholic Review Staff November 10, 2026 A funeral Mass for Sister Marionette Coll, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Nov. 7 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Marionette died Oct. 28. She was 104.
Radio Interview: Bringing Christmas hope to children worldwide Catholic Review Staff November 9, 2026 As Box of Joy approaches the milestone of delivering one million gift boxes to children in need around the world, Rita Buettner speaks with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, about the ministry’s remarkable growth and enduring impact. Sagarino shares how a simple idea sketched on a napkin evolved into a nationwide Catholic outreach effort that invites families, parishes and schools to pack shoebox-sized gifts filled with toys, school supplies and daily necessities, along with a rosary and the story of Jesus. She explains how the program fosters service, faith and solidarity among participants while bringing joy to children who often receive no Christmas gifts.
French bishops defend Catholic schools amid education unrest Caroline de Sury November 10, 2026 France’s bishops used their Nov. 3-5 plenary assembly in Lourdes to confront the country’s deepening education crisis, as strikes, school blockades and political battles over funding have pushed the issue to the forefront of public debate.
Trump tells ’60 Minutes’ immigration policy ‘too tough,’ open to making a deal with Democrats Simone Orendain November 10, 2026 Days after midterm elections that saw Democrats win landslide victories in Congress and flip a number of statehouses across the U.S., President Donald Trump admitted his administration’s immigration crackdown “is too tough” and suggested that he could “work something out” with Democrats on immigration.
Pope Leo meets privately with five Argentine abuse survivors Ines San Martin November 9, 2026 Pope Leo XIV met privately Nov. 9 with five people abused by clergy or Church institutions in Argentina, listening individually to their experiences during an encounter that lasted more than an hour, the Holy See Press Office said.
Pope Leo celebrates Mass with 2.5 million people in heart of Buenos Aires Courtney Mares November 9, 2026 Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with 2.5 million people in the heart of Buenos Aires on Nov. 9, drawing the largest crowd of his pontificate so far.
White Martyr Family George Weigel November 9, 2026 Imagine yourself seventy-eight, diabetic, falsely convicted in a sham trial of threatening national security, imprisoned for over 2,200 days in a maximum-security solitary confinement cell from which you’re only freed for 50 minutes of exercise per day. Could you find it within yourself to respond, when asked whether what you’re enduring is worth it, “Yes, for the glory of God….”?
Life is worth living Archbishop William E. Lori November 9, 2026 Most of us would readily agree with the proposition that life is worth living. Most of us would agree with the proposition that human life is endowed by God with dignity. Yet our adherence to that proposition is often tested by a culture which denies the dignity of the human person by laws and policies such as abortion-on-demand and proposals for physician-assisted suicide. Such laws and proposed laws proclaim loud and clear that some lives are not worth living.
The day I achieved my Mass attendance goal (and kept going) Rita Buettner November 5, 2026 Truthfully, I wasn’t sure I could attend 226 Masses in 2026. But it’s amazing what you can do when you set a goal.
Traveler, there is no road Effie Caldarola November 5, 2026 So, as I begin my walk, I ask Jesus to give me a listening heart. I begin with thankfulness, gratitude. Then I acknowledge to him my present worries. I try to be very honest with Jesus about my fears and my feelings. I avoid the insistent prayers of petition that I can sometimes invoke, instead just briefly lifting them to Jesus to hold. I ask for the grace of listening, noticing.
A magical morning commute Rita Buettner November 4, 2026 It was one of those crisp autumn mornings that felt brand-new. We decided to stay on the back roads.
