Howard County parish explores patriotism’s Catholic roots for America’s 250th Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71; SC governor selects his sister to finish his term ‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese Father Joseph Wenderoth, a leader in correctional ministry, dies at 90 Local News Howard County parish explores patriotism’s Catholic roots for America’s 250th Carole Norris Greene July 14, 2026 A nearly full audience filled St. Louis Church’s social hall in Clarksville July 9 to hear Matthew Spalding, dean of Hillsdale College’s Graduate School of Government, make a case for falling back in love with America through its founding document. 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. Loyola awarded nearly $1 million to expand forensic science training, research Catholic Review Staff July 13, 2026 Loyola University Maryland has received nearly $1 million in federal funding to establish a forensic science training center, an investment university and law enforcement leaders say will strengthen forensic science education, expand research opportunities and deepen partnerships that support criminal investigations across the region. More Local News World News 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. ‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker Gina Christian July 14, 2026 Damage from two back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24 is “a lot worse than expected,” said a Catholic Relief Services disaster response worker, who asked people to “keep Venezuelans in their hearts.” After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese Frederick Nzwili July 14, 2026 As African bishops continue to back Pope Leo XIV over the excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X, known as SSPX, the traditionalist group in Kenya rejected the schismatic tag as it moved to assure followers of its Roman Catholic identity. Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN Gina Christian July 13, 2026 Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes, said the Holy See’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations in a July 10 address. More World News Commentary 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. A Dinner Disaster Rita Buettner July 7, 2026 I tasted it, and it wasn’t just too salty. It was terrible. Even though I had followed the recipe, the dish was inedible. 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Howard County parish explores patriotism’s Catholic roots for America’s 250th Carole Norris Greene July 14, 2026 A nearly full audience filled St. Louis Church’s social hall in Clarksville July 9 to hear Matthew Spalding, dean of Hillsdale College’s Graduate School of Government, make a case for falling back in love with America through its founding document.
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.
Loyola awarded nearly $1 million to expand forensic science training, research Catholic Review Staff July 13, 2026 Loyola University Maryland has received nearly $1 million in federal funding to establish a forensic science training center, an investment university and law enforcement leaders say will strengthen forensic science education, expand research opportunities and deepen partnerships that support criminal investigations across the region.
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.
‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker Gina Christian July 14, 2026 Damage from two back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24 is “a lot worse than expected,” said a Catholic Relief Services disaster response worker, who asked people to “keep Venezuelans in their hearts.”
After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese Frederick Nzwili July 14, 2026 As African bishops continue to back Pope Leo XIV over the excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X, known as SSPX, the traditionalist group in Kenya rejected the schismatic tag as it moved to assure followers of its Roman Catholic identity.
Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN Gina Christian July 13, 2026 Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes, said the Holy See’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations in a July 10 address.
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.
A Dinner Disaster Rita Buettner July 7, 2026 I tasted it, and it wasn’t just too salty. It was terrible. Even though I had followed the recipe, the dish was inedible.
