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Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Jay Sorgi April 3, 2026 Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth.
Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79.
Sister Mary Sheehan, D.C., dies at 86 Catholic Review Staff April 2, 2026 A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary (Mary Helena) Sheehan was offered March 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died March 22. She was 86.
Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world.
At Easter Mass, Pope Leo proclaims Resurrection conquers ‘the power of death’ Courtney Mares April 5, 2026 Pope Leo XIV offered Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square Sunday proclaiming that with Christ’s resurrection “death has been conquered forever” and “no longer has power over us.”
Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense Kate Scanlon April 4, 2026 Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services questioned the legitimacy of America’s war in Iran, arguing that the war is likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense by military means, sometimes called just war theory.
Pope: Don’t be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed by Christ to build peace Carol Glatz April 4, 2026 God’s love is stronger than any evil, capable of “driving out hatred” and “bringing down the mighty,” Pope Leo XIV said.
At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world Courtney Mares April 4, 2026 Inside the ancient arena of the Roman Empire that crucified Christ, Pope Leo XIV carried the cross through the darkness of night on Good Friday at Rome’s Colosseum, leading about 30,000 in prayer for the sufferings of the modern world.
The Little Girl at the Cross: Our Faith Is Always New Rita Buettner April 5, 2026 When it was her turn, she walked right up to the cross, carefully leaned down very low, and gave the dark wood a kiss. Then she bounced away.
An Easter Reflection: Winning with Joy Rita Buettner April 5, 2026 The Easter season is a time for rejoicing—not just for ourselves, but in a way that invites those around us to join in the celebration.
Easter evidence: Why Jesus’ resurrection is trusted as true Sister Anna Marie McGuan April 4, 2026 Because of the evidence of the empty tomb and the encounters of the risen Jesus with the women, the apostles and disciples, and St. Paul, the Church has always believed and preached the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is the moment that definitively changed human history forever.
Father Isaac Hecker: Father of American evangelization Russell Shaw April 4, 2026 His great goal was the conversion of Protestant America to Catholicism, something he was convinced could happen. After all, he said, in the United States “true religion will find a reception it has in vain looked for elsewhere.”
Letter to those entering the Church Archbishop William E. Lori April 3, 2026 A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, catechists and friends.
