Milan Archdiocese unveils ‘For Each Other’ initiative ahead of Winter Games January 23, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has launched an initiative to ensure that amid the competitions and stress, athletes can find a place to pray and reflect.
Catholic Heisman-winner Mendoza thanks God after IU football’s first national championship January 22, 2026By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Sports, World News On Jan. 19, quarterback Fernando Mendoza soaked in the glory of leading Indiana University to its first national championship, but he directed the attention elsewhere: “This moment is bigger than me,” he said afterward. “First, I want to thank God.”
God’s grace overcomes our imperfections – and the Colts reflected it in 1971 January 15, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Sports God shows us that our imperfections can become fields of second chances – moments when perseverance, mercy and shared burden accomplish what perfection never could.
Supreme Court hears cases on Idaho, West Virginia transgender sports bans January 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 heard oral arguments in two cases concerning state laws requiring student athletes to compete on sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity.
Indiana running back Roman Hemby carries Catholic values with him as he pursues national title December 26, 2025By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Well before he was a University of Maryland transfer who used his final year of college football eligibility to become a major success story as a running back at Indiana University, Roman Hemby said he owed much credit to The John Carroll School for instilling vital Catholic values that guide him today.
Catholic League basketball tournament returning to Loyola University in March December 19, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The Baltimore Catholic League will play its 55th tournament at Reitz Arena on the campus of Loyola University Maryland on March 1- 2 and March 4, BCL Commissioner Mark Rohde Sr. announced Dec. 18.
Honor is ‘bigger than me,’ Heisman winner, a Catholic, says in emotional acceptance speech December 17, 2025By John Shaughnessy OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Sports, World News When Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was announced as the winner of the Heisman on Dec. 13 in a ceremony in New York City, Father Hyde rejoiced with the other friars watching the event on television.
Archbishop Lori, Knights of Columbus lead rosary at 126th Army-Navy game December 15, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Sports Archbishop William E. Lori joined the Knights of Columbus and other Catholic dignitaries Dec. 13 in Baltimore as they led the second “Halftime Rosary” between Catholic cadets from the U.S. Military Academy and midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy.
Archbishop Curley’s 1975 soccer squad defied the odds – and Cold War barriers December 8, 2025By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports During Archbishop Curley High School’s Oct. 11 Homecoming Day, a group of 60-something ex-soccer teammates made Curley history – five decades after they had achieved distinction while playing on soccer pitches a long way from home.
Calvert Hall holds off Loyola Blakefield to claim a 28-24 victory in the 105th Turkey Bowl November 27, 2025By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall quarterback Oliver Noll quickly made amends for a rough outing in last year’s Turkey Bowl against Loyola Blakefield by leading the Cardinals to a 28-24 victory Nov. 27 in the 105th meeting between the Towson-area Catholic schools.
White Sox co-owner says pope told him he’d ‘love to’ throw a season opening pitch in future November 24, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News A stakeholder — and next owner — of the Chicago White Sox baseball team said Pope Leo XIV told him that he’d “love to” throw a season opening first pitch in the future — “schedule permitting.”
5 Things to Know about the 2025 Turkey Bowl November 20, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons.
