St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton rededicated September 20, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Siobhan Cooney had tears in her eyes after seeing the completed church renovations at St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton for the first time Sept. 17.
Archbishop Lori urges women religious to model renewal of American political culture September 19, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Archbishop's Ministry, Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Saints At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Archbishop William E. Lori told a national gathering of women religious leaders that renewing American political culture requires more than better politics. It requires a renewal of human character, relationships and spiritual life, a task to which he said women religious make a unique contribution.
Praying through the noise September 19, 2026By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We can find God in the peaceful quiet of the world. But he also invites us to connect with him even in the busyness of our day.
In Cuernavaca, North American bishops focus on migration, AI and Church cooperation September 18, 2026By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News In a spirit of prayer and dialogue, bishops representing the conferences of Mexico, the United States and Canada met in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to discern ways to strengthen collaboration across North America.
Pope Leo ends COVID-era salary cuts for cardinals and senior Vatican officials September 18, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has repealed provisions introduced by Pope Francis in March 2021 that reduced the salaries of cardinals and Vatican employees as a cost-saving measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Loyola University Maryland announces new and expanded financial aid initiatives for eligible students of fall 2027 September 17, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Loyola University Maryland is expanding its financial aid offerings for incoming students, guaranteeing at least $40,000 annually for eligible Catholic high school graduates and full tuition coverage for qualifying Maryland students with significant financial need.
Pope Leo XIV names US bishops’ migration committee chair as new bishop of Joliet, Illinois September 17, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, as the new bishop of Joliet, Illinois.
Vatican document affirms interreligious dialogue as essential to ‘journey of hope’ for humanity September 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A new Vatican document affirms the Second Vatican Council’s landmark teaching on the Church’s relationship with the Jewish people and those of other faiths, while inviting humanity to enter upon a common “journey of hope.”
Cardinal Czerny inaugural recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal September 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Environment, Feature, News, World News The first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal — created by the pope’s alma mater, Villanova University — will be awarded to Cardinal Michael Czerny, the former prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Fulton Sheen: A teacher of virtue September 17, 2026By Sister Jude Andrew Link OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Saints “What virtues do you think Sheen is an example of?” That question was put to me by a fellow sister who was preparing her classroom for the beginning of the school year. Here in Peoria, Illinois, we are already several weeks into the school year. But in other parts of the country, students and teachers just had their first days of class this week. This sister was preparing a bulletin board about saints and virtues.
Pope Leo warns technology cannot replace the value of human relationships September 17, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single “human community.”
Edgewater faith community marks 50 years September 17, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2026 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) in Edgewater is marking a significant milestone, celebrating five decades of faith and community since it was officially established as a parish under Redemptorist leadership in 1976. Today, OLPH is part of the Pastorate of Our Lady, alongside Our Lady of Sorrows in West River.
