Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title ‘Hillbilly Thomists’ set to perform at Ss. Philip and James Catholics offer prayers, express solidarity over 2 ICE shooting deaths in less than a week French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101 Local News ‘Hillbilly Thomists’ set to perform at Ss. Philip and James Katie V. Jones July 17, 2026 It will mark the first time the bluegrass/folk band, made up entirely of Dominican friars, performs in Baltimore. Among their featured songs will be “New City,” which has a reference to the city, Father Bolger said. Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101 George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 School Sister of Notre Dame Kathleen Marie Engers, whose Pumpkin Theater introduced generations of Baltimore-area children to the performing arts, died June 10 at age 101. A longtime Notre Dame of Maryland professor, she viewed the theater as a ministry that inspired a lifelong love of the arts. Archdiocese of Baltimore will host fourth annual gun buyback Catholic Review Staff July 16, 2026 The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its annual gun buyback event Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick Ave., Baltimore. A quiet vigil with Jesus George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 In the quiet hours before dawn, while most Marylanders slept, Janine Sterner kept watch in perpetual adoration at Immaculate Conception in Towson. Her story reflects the enduring devotion of those who answer the call to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. More Local News World News Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title Caroline de Sury July 17, 2026 As the July 19 World Cup final approaches, players from two historically Catholic nations can count not only on the prayers of their fans, but also on a rich web of Catholic threads surrounding the showdown between Spain and Argentina. Catholics offer prayers, express solidarity over 2 ICE shooting deaths in less than a week Simone Orendain July 17, 2026 Catholics and immigrant advocacy groups have expressed solidarity and offered prayers in the aftermath of two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within less than a week. French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history Caroline de Sury July 16, 2026 France’s bishops are strongly criticizing a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalize “assisted dying.” Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies Junno Arocho Esteves July 16, 2026 Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left nearly 5,000 people dead, according to government officials, triggering a massive mobilization of humanitarian aid organizations. More World News Commentary Dogs Go to Heaven Rita Buettner July 16, 2026 Maybe they’re chasing squirrels or enjoying steaks every day. Maybe they’re spending time with our loved ones who’ve gone before us. Five times to pray on the go Colleen Pressprich July 16, 2026 Here are five times to slide prayer into your family’s day this summer that will deepen your prayer lives and be easy to keep up when school rolls back around. In fact, you’ll notice that these are all “on-the-go” moments. 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. More Commentary Featured Video Katie Prejean McGrady is a Catholic speaker, author, radio host, and one of the most recognizable Catholic media personalities in the United States. In this conversation, she reflects on the changing landscape of Catholic media, the rise of religious influencers, and the opportunities and challenges of public evangelization in the digital age.
‘Hillbilly Thomists’ set to perform at Ss. Philip and James Katie V. Jones July 17, 2026 It will mark the first time the bluegrass/folk band, made up entirely of Dominican friars, performs in Baltimore. Among their featured songs will be “New City,” which has a reference to the city, Father Bolger said.
Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101 George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 School Sister of Notre Dame Kathleen Marie Engers, whose Pumpkin Theater introduced generations of Baltimore-area children to the performing arts, died June 10 at age 101. A longtime Notre Dame of Maryland professor, she viewed the theater as a ministry that inspired a lifelong love of the arts.
Archdiocese of Baltimore will host fourth annual gun buyback Catholic Review Staff July 16, 2026 The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its annual gun buyback event Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick Ave., Baltimore.
A quiet vigil with Jesus George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 In the quiet hours before dawn, while most Marylanders slept, Janine Sterner kept watch in perpetual adoration at Immaculate Conception in Towson. Her story reflects the enduring devotion of those who answer the call to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title Caroline de Sury July 17, 2026 As the July 19 World Cup final approaches, players from two historically Catholic nations can count not only on the prayers of their fans, but also on a rich web of Catholic threads surrounding the showdown between Spain and Argentina.
Catholics offer prayers, express solidarity over 2 ICE shooting deaths in less than a week Simone Orendain July 17, 2026 Catholics and immigrant advocacy groups have expressed solidarity and offered prayers in the aftermath of two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within less than a week.
French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history Caroline de Sury July 16, 2026 France’s bishops are strongly criticizing a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalize “assisted dying.”
Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies Junno Arocho Esteves July 16, 2026 Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left nearly 5,000 people dead, according to government officials, triggering a massive mobilization of humanitarian aid organizations.
Dogs Go to Heaven Rita Buettner July 16, 2026 Maybe they’re chasing squirrels or enjoying steaks every day. Maybe they’re spending time with our loved ones who’ve gone before us.
Five times to pray on the go Colleen Pressprich July 16, 2026 Here are five times to slide prayer into your family’s day this summer that will deepen your prayer lives and be easy to keep up when school rolls back around. In fact, you’ll notice that these are all “on-the-go” moments.
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.
