Friars, miters and ‘That’s Amore’: Notre Dame beats Villanova in basketball season opener For Pope Leo, Peru trip is more homecoming than state visit Two Peruvian bishops die on eve of papal visit At Nov. 1 Mass of thanksgiving, archbishop says beatified Georgia Martyrs ‘are on their way to being saints’ As Poland’s constitutional crisis spills into streets, bishops plead for reconciliation Local News Archbishop Lori announces appointments of vicar for clergy, vocations director, pastors, vicars forane Catholic Review Staff November 2, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the appointment of several priests to serve as pastors, vicar for clergy, vocations director and vicars forane. A vicar forane assists and supports the pastors and parishes within a geographic region of the archdiocese, serving as a liaison between local parishes and the archbishop while helping coordinate pastoral initiatives and fostering collaboration among clergy. Josephites urge Catholics to defend civic participation of marginalized communities Catholic Review Staff November 2, 2026 The superior general of the Baltimore-based St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart is urging Catholics to defend the right of all eligible Americans to participate in the nation’s democratic process, expressing concern about public rhetoric that questions the civic participation of vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. Archbishop Lori brings message of hope, redemption to Maryland inmates George P. Matysek Jr. November 1, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori brought a message of hope and redemption to nearly 75 inmates in Hagerstown, urging them to see themselves as God does and to make their prison “a sanctuary.” Catholic Charities names chief strategy officer Catholic Review Staff October 29, 2026 Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced Oct. 29 that Annemarie Reilly will serve as the agency’s chief strategy officer, a newly created position. More Local News World News Friars, miters and ‘That’s Amore’: Notre Dame beats Villanova in basketball season opener Courtney Mares November 2, 2026 Augustinian friars watched anxiously courtside, Vatican officials cheered from the stands and fans in costume bishops’ miters sang “That’s Amore” as Notre Dame defeated Villanova Nov. 1 in the Eternal City Tip Off. For Pope Leo, Peru trip is more homecoming than state visit Junno Arocho Esteves November 2, 2026 (OSV News) — Standing on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed Catholics around the world with a message of peace and a call for Christians to “journey together toward the homeland that God has prepared for us.” Prior to his election, he served in Rome for roughly two years as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. 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As we approach All Saints Day and All Souls Day, I frequently consider where those loved are now. Question Corner: How does someone become an exorcist today? Jenna Marie Cooper October 29, 2026 Q: I heard that in the old days, seminarians were instituted as exorcists as part of “minor orders.” How does someone become an exorcist today? Is there some sort of special ceremony or liturgy? Saint Friends Rita Buettner October 29, 2026 Every year as the new year begins, I use a random generator online to pick a saint for the year. The idea is to have a saint to learn about and maybe turn to in the days ahead. Some years, I’ve been matched with a saint I already knew. Often, though, it’s a saint I know less about, which is always an adventure. This year, I was matched with St. John Vianney. A prayer basket for the month of All Souls Rita Buettner October 28, 2026 Every year, as we start November, I fill our prayer basket with slips of paper. Each one has the name of someone we know who has died. Blaming Autumn: Unjust cranks in this excellent season of wonder Elizabeth Scalia October 27, 2026 Lately, instead of greeting the day with “thank you, Lord, that I get to have another one!” I rise with a cranky growl, mentally grousing at God and giving the saints a bit of Irish lip, too. Autumn, my favorite season, is partly to blame. I tell myself that I’m cranky because what delights me in October — sharp air, warm sweaters and breathtaking foliage — will disappear so swiftly into dreary November. 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.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments of vicar for clergy, vocations director, pastors, vicars forane Catholic Review Staff November 2, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the appointment of several priests to serve as pastors, vicar for clergy, vocations director and vicars forane. A vicar forane assists and supports the pastors and parishes within a geographic region of the archdiocese, serving as a liaison between local parishes and the archbishop while helping coordinate pastoral initiatives and fostering collaboration among clergy.
Josephites urge Catholics to defend civic participation of marginalized communities Catholic Review Staff November 2, 2026 The superior general of the Baltimore-based St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart is urging Catholics to defend the right of all eligible Americans to participate in the nation’s democratic process, expressing concern about public rhetoric that questions the civic participation of vulnerable and historically marginalized communities.
Archbishop Lori brings message of hope, redemption to Maryland inmates George P. Matysek Jr. November 1, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori brought a message of hope and redemption to nearly 75 inmates in Hagerstown, urging them to see themselves as God does and to make their prison “a sanctuary.”
Catholic Charities names chief strategy officer Catholic Review Staff October 29, 2026 Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced Oct. 29 that Annemarie Reilly will serve as the agency’s chief strategy officer, a newly created position.
Friars, miters and ‘That’s Amore’: Notre Dame beats Villanova in basketball season opener Courtney Mares November 2, 2026 Augustinian friars watched anxiously courtside, Vatican officials cheered from the stands and fans in costume bishops’ miters sang “That’s Amore” as Notre Dame defeated Villanova Nov. 1 in the Eternal City Tip Off.
For Pope Leo, Peru trip is more homecoming than state visit Junno Arocho Esteves November 2, 2026 (OSV News) — Standing on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed Catholics around the world with a message of peace and a call for Christians to “journey together toward the homeland that God has prepared for us.” Prior to his election, he served in Rome for roughly two years as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Yet, during his first speech, his thoughts…
Two Peruvian bishops die on eve of papal visit David Agren November 2, 2026 Just days before Pope Leo XIV’s arrival in Peru, two Catholic bishops in the South American country died following illnesses, including Archbishop Richard Daniel Alarcón Urrutia of Cusco, whose archdiocese is preparing to welcome the pope Nov. 15.
At Nov. 1 Mass of thanksgiving, archbishop says beatified Georgia Martyrs ‘are on their way to being saints’ Maria Wiering November 2, 2026 Abundant gratitude was expressed for the Oct. 31 beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia Martyrs in a Mass of thanksgiving at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Nov. 1, the solemnity of All Saints.
Souls on their way Christopher Gunty November 1, 2026 Each year, I find that I know more and more people on the other side of this earthly journey than the previous year. As we approach All Saints Day and All Souls Day, I frequently consider where those loved are now.
Question Corner: How does someone become an exorcist today? Jenna Marie Cooper October 29, 2026 Q: I heard that in the old days, seminarians were instituted as exorcists as part of “minor orders.” How does someone become an exorcist today? Is there some sort of special ceremony or liturgy?
Saint Friends Rita Buettner October 29, 2026 Every year as the new year begins, I use a random generator online to pick a saint for the year. The idea is to have a saint to learn about and maybe turn to in the days ahead. Some years, I’ve been matched with a saint I already knew. Often, though, it’s a saint I know less about, which is always an adventure. This year, I was matched with St. John Vianney.
A prayer basket for the month of All Souls Rita Buettner October 28, 2026 Every year, as we start November, I fill our prayer basket with slips of paper. Each one has the name of someone we know who has died.
Blaming Autumn: Unjust cranks in this excellent season of wonder Elizabeth Scalia October 27, 2026 Lately, instead of greeting the day with “thank you, Lord, that I get to have another one!” I rise with a cranky growl, mentally grousing at God and giving the saints a bit of Irish lip, too. Autumn, my favorite season, is partly to blame. I tell myself that I’m cranky because what delights me in October — sharp air, warm sweaters and breathtaking foliage — will disappear so swiftly into dreary November.
