Pope Leo XIV to make historic first veneration of ‘holy tunic,’ highlighting Christian unity September 24, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will make history during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France as the first pope to venerate the Holy Tunic of Argenteuil, the relic long believed to be the seamless robe worn by Christ during his Passion.
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.
Holy Family celebrates 150th anniversary amid renewed growth in Randallstown August 24, 2026By Gerry Jackson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2026, Uncategorized The seeds of Holy Family began in the late 1870s when Catholics began worshiping at a tavern with the assistance of Jesuit priests from nearby Woodstock Seminary.
Josephites elect new superior general August 20, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized After several years as the order’s vicar general, Father Bomberger, 82, was elected in late July to succeed the late Bishop John H. Ricard as leader of the society. He will serve the remainder of Bishop Ricard’s term, which ends in June 2027, when a new superior general will be elected.
We are his family June 5, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Uncategorized Whenever I think of Father Paul, I think of him smiling—that gentle smile that reflected his care for his parishioners and his great sense of humor.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon May 13, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Uncategorized Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of May 24, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Sister Joan McCann, O.P., former principal, dies at 85 April 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Joan was a former teacher and principal of St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn. Elsewhere, she ministered in Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
A saint’s final footsteps March 24, 2026By Brother Octavio Duran OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized St. Romero’s legacy is not confined to museums or memorials. It lives in continuing acts of remembrance, in the courage of those who still speak truth to power, and in the hope that justice will someday walk freely in the land our martyr loved.
As Iditarod kicks off, pilgrims find missionary spirit is the Church in Alaska’s North Star March 17, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized A group of pilgrims with the Napa Institute attended presentations, dined with bishops, flew over the mountain Alaskans call Denali and attended the Iditarod start in Anchorage to discover Alaska’s missionary spirit.
Report: U.S. fueling human rights violations with ‘externalized migration’ policies March 12, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized The “externalization” of migration in the Latin American region — particularly under the Trump administration’s hardline policies — is accelerating human rights violations while eroding human dignity, according to a new report.
Movie Review: ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ March 6, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Uncategorized Combine the exuberant screen style of Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann with the intensity of the King of Rock and Roll and the results are bound to be splashy. So it proved with the director’s 2022 biopic “Elvis” and the same now holds true for the helmer’s engaging documentary “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” (Neon).
Why should we rejoice in suffering? February 20, 2026By Joe Heschmeyer OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized The well-worn maxim to “offer it up” in the face of suffering isn’t a call to grit your teeth and move on. It’s a call to “be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pt 2:5).
