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Father Joseph Wenderoth, a leader in correctional ministry, dies at 90 Samantha Smith July 14, 2026 Father Joseph R. Wenderoth, who devoted most of his priesthood to ministering to incarcerated persons, died July 5. He was 90.
The drive that saved his life: Father J. Collin Poston returns to Carroll County parish after brush with death Jenna Mattern July 14, 2026 Father Poston spent two weeks in the hospital, receiving the anointing of the sick multiple times and welcoming visits from friends, family, parishioners, fellow priests and his Pomeranian, Otto. He described the experience as deeply spiritual.
Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope’s example Courtney Mares July 15, 2026 When Pope Leo XIV sat down to lunch with people experiencing homelessness and poverty at Castel Gandolfo this month, he offered a model that one Catholic organization says any parish can follow.
US Franciscans appeal for help in ending Israeli settler violence against Christians Junno Arocho Esteves July 15, 2026 Franciscans in the United States urged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help stop increased attacks against Christians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Exhibit highlights St. John Paul II’s US visits, esteem for nation’s foundational documents Kurt Jensen July 15, 2026 In his seven visits to America during his papacy, St. John Paul II often shared his mastery of the nation’s foundational documents — the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71; SC governor selects his sister to finish his term Kate Scanlon July 14, 2026 Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will complete the remainder of his term in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Henry McMaster, R-S.C., said July 13.
Sexual ethics is social ethics Kenneth Craycraft July 15, 2026 After Pope Leo XIV’s promulgation of his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” The New York Times ran an opinion article by a Catholic journalist that asserted the pope’s preference for “social justice over pelvic theology.”
Question Corner: Why are SSPX confessions invalid? Jenna Marie Cooper July 14, 2026 Why is it that when the SSPX says Mass, it’s only illicit, but now going to confession with them would be not only illicit but also invalid?
A big birthday Rita Buettner July 14, 2026 Life is short, after all. Life is worth celebrating. And life is better because of the many people who laugh and cry with us, listen to us, share their stories and accompany us along the way.
A miracle at sea and the faith of a young immigrant father Silvio Cuéllar July 10, 2026 Let us continue to pray for all fathers, especially immigrant fathers who have left their homeland in search of a better future for their children. Following the example of St. Joseph, may they remain men of faith, hard work, courage, and service, never forgetting that God walks beside them — even through life’s fiercest storms.
To a future of abundance? Leonard J. DeLorenzo July 8, 2026 A newsletter I read signs off the same way every time: “To a future of Abundance.” The writer, futurist Peter Diamandis, is one of our most fluent evangelists for what artificial intelligence is about to do for us, and I read him because he gives such confident voice to the optimism so much of our culture now takes for granted.
