Vatican hosted its own mini Paralympics half a century before Games’ official start March 6, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News More than 50 years before the first Paralympic Games were held in 1960 in Rome, the Vatican had already hosted what might have been the very first international sporting and gymnastics event with athletes living with disabilities.
Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for ‘building men, not just players’ March 5, 2026By Eric Peat Today's Catholic Filed Under: News, Obituaries, Sports, World News On March 4, Lou Holtz died in Orlando, Fla., at the age of 89, surrounded by his family. Forever etched in Fighting Irish lore for leading Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship, Holtz leaves behind not just a decorated football resume but a legacy of shaping young men and inspiring people to live virtuously.
St. Frances connects from long range to deny Mount Carmel for BCL Tournament crown March 4, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports With some sizzling long-range shooting (14-for-30) in the 55th edition of the BCL Tournament final, top-seeded St. Frances rallied from an early five-point deficit to grab a seven-point halftime advantage on the way to a 67-55 victory.
St. Frances Academy coach praises players, Lord after remarkable football season March 4, 2026By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As time ran out Dec. 10 on its home field at Baltimore’s Under Armour Stadium and St. Frances Academy finished its 37-20 rout of Corner Canyon of Utah to win the inaugural Overtime Nationals high school football title game, Panthers head coach Messay Hailermariam felt waves of joy, relief and gratitude for his players, assistants, family, school administrators and, of course, his beloved Lord.
Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church March 2, 2026By Mark Viviano Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports Orioles pitcher Cade Povich found fulfillment in pursuit of a deeper Christian faith, a years-long quest that led to a milestone during the Orioles 2025 season. While with the team in Minneapolis to play the Minnesota Twins, Povich and his wife, Sophia, drove 30 miles to St. Patrick Church in Hudson, Wis.
‘Christ is my identity, my foundation,’ says Catholic player on U.S. women’s hockey team February 28, 2026By Mike Latona Catholic Courier Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The Olympic gold medal hanging from Haley Winn’s neck was a crowning touch on her rapid rise to ice hockey’s mountaintop.
5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament February 25, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The 55th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off March 1, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation. The Baltimore Catholic League Tournament is the longest-running boys postseason tournament in the state.
Team USA’s hockey gold honors Catholic hockey star tragically killed with brother in 2024 February 24, 2026By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News When the U.S. men’s hockey team dramatically captured its first Olympic gold medal in 46 years at the 2026 Winter Games Feb. 22 in Milan, Italy, the triumph was defined not only by athletic achievement but by remembrance and faith.
The Olympics and why Catholic Church cares about sports February 23, 2026By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Pope Pius’ recognition of the good of physical play foreshadowed formal efforts now established in the Vatican to support athletics as a means of virtue and human excellence, on all levels — from neighborhood kickball to the Olympics, including this year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Games, whose closing ceremony was held Feb. 22.
Olympic ski jumping silver, bronze medals lay on altar as young athlete’s faith goes viral February 18, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News At the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Polish ski jumper Kacper Tomasiak made history — and then went to Mass.
Mount St. Joseph’s BJ Ranson selected as BCL Player of Year; league unveils new academic honors February 16, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Mount St. Joseph senior guard BJ Ranson, who led the Gaels to a 29-win regular season, earned the Baltimore Catholic League’s Jerry Savage Player of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season.
French priest hears confessions while riding chairlift in the Alps February 15, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News, Worship & Sacraments Father Geoffroy Génin is a 69-year-old French priest whose appearance is sometimes unusual. Tall and slim, he has the look of an athlete. Once a week, he can be seen on the ski slopes, in the heart of a magnificent snow-covered valley in the Alps.
