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.
US bishops form new task force over AI concerns, meet with tech leaders September 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, World News Amid recent calls from several artificial intelligence leaders for a slowdown in the technology’s development, the nation’s Catholic bishops are engaging tech leaders and lawmakers to address concerns over AI and online child safety.
French Church awaits ‘breath of new life’ from Pope Leo XIV’s visit September 16, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With a little over a week left in France to welcome Pope Leo XIV, the country’s Catholics hope for a “breath” of “new life” into their Church from the pope.
DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures September 16, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Dozens of immigrants detained at Florida’s now-shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz” were held in 18-square-foot outdoor cages — about the same size as telephone booths — according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General.
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M September 16, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A St. Paul, Minnesota-based firm announced a new abuse settlement with the Archdiocese of Chicago, which has already paid out more than $400 million to abuse survivors, while also unveiling a national database of clergy it says are credibly accused of sexual abuse.
Question Corner: How can a priest deal pastorally with those who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? September 16, 2026By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Q: As a parish priest, I found your recent article on the Church’s teaching on Freemasonry interesting, and I have a follow-up question: How can one deal pastorally with parishioners who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? I can think of one or two parishioners who are convinced the Vatican is infiltrated by Freemasons, and anybody in Church life they in any way disagree with must be a Freemason. They can be frustrating, as it’s hard to argue with them without them turning around and saying that you must be a Freemason! (Ireland)
Front-row seat September 16, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way.
Archbishop Spalding wrestler breaks barriers as she eyes the Olympics September 16, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Olympics, Schools, Sports Although Taina Fernandez looks forward to her senior year at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, she also has major plans following graduation. An elite athlete and the first girl to claim a wrestling title against boys in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association – arguably the most challenging prep league in the state – Fernandez has her sights set on a berth in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
IND Alumnae Association establishes scholarship endowments at Mercy, Mount de Sales September 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Institute of Notre Dame Alumnae Association has established endowed scholarship funds at Mercy High School in Baltimore and Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, providing a combined $50,000 investment to support incoming students with family ties to the former Institute of Notre Dame.
Mount St. Joseph inducts 12 alumni into Athletic Hall of Fame September 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Mount St. Joseph High School in Irvington inducted 12 distinguished alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 11.