A Small Artifact Recalls Act of Great Love
From the Archives | Michelle Smith It’s surprising how often the smallest objects hold the heaviest stories. A small metal pyx once moved through the world, carried urgently toward someone in need. Now it sits motionless in the Archives, cool and silent. Between its swift journey and its settled rest …
U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month
February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month being commemorated in the U.S. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET February 2026 marks 100 years of commemorating Black History Month in the United States and Catholic bishops are marking the milestone. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman …
Statement Regarding the Dignity and Respect of Our Migrant Brothers and Sisters
February 1, 2026 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings and prayerful best wishes at the beginning of a new year, which brings with it the hope of peace and prosperity for all. Unfortunately, however, these are increasingly divisive and disturbing times for our country and our world. Those who …
St. John Henry Newman inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with memorial on October 9
The Dicastery of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments releases a decree on Tuesday, February 3, in which Pope Leo XIV inscribes the Doctor of the Church, St. John Henry Newman, in the General Roman Calendar. By Isabella H. de Carvalho Pope Leo XIV inscribes St. John Henry …
Updated Crossword Puzzle for February 2026
February Crossword ACROSS 1 Doctrines 5 Catholic actress Holmes 10 Soft drink 14 Barrel of laughs 15 Develop 16 Egg cell 17 South American Indian 18 Enthusiastic 19 Refrain syllables 20 Intoxicating liquor 22 They often signal the start of a religious service 23 Earphone 24 Thin stratum 26 Berne’s …
The Excellent Way: Love as the Heart of the Christian Vocation
From the Editor’s Desk | David Cooley In her Story of a Soul, St. Thérèse of Lisieux recounts a time when she struggled to understand her vocation within the Church. During prayer, she opened her Bible and read: “But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a …
Pope appeals for Olympic truce ahead of 2026 Winter Games
Ahead of the Winter Olympic Games that begin on February 6, Pope Leo XIV urges nations in conflict to respect the traditional Olympic truce. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV appealed for respect for the ancient tradition of the Olympic truce, as the Milano-Cortina Winter Games get underway in northern …
Pope Leo joins Cuban Bishops in calling for dialogue with US
Pope Leo XIV expresses concern for the rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, joining the Cuban Bishops in calling for dialogue, profound reform, and respect for human dignity in the country. By Devin Watkins Amid a rise in tension between Cuba and the United States, Pope Leo XIV …
Awakening Our Senses to Fullness of Being
INTO YOUR HANDS | Archbishop Robert G. Casey In the delightful classic movie The Bells of St. Mary’s, Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman star as a priest and a religious sister serving at the above-mentioned parish and its school. Ingrid Bergman plays Sr. Benedict, a school principal with both principles …
Happy Candlemas!
This Monday in the Church Calendar, it’s the Feast of the Presentation in the Temple, or Candlemas. Candlemas officially ends the Christmas Season as it’s the 40th day of the Christmas/Epiphany Season also known as Christmastide. In Luke 2:22-40 “When the days were completed for their purification according to the …
