Pope Leo Appoints New Auxiliary Bishops in Washington DC

Last updated on: May 2, 2026 at 7:04 pm By William Hemsworth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early yesterday at a press conference at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, announced that the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has named two priests of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington as new Auxiliary Bishops: Father Gary Studniewski, currently serving as Pastor of Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Washington, DC and Father Robert Boxie III, currently serving as the Catholic chaplain at the Sister... Read more

Finding Light in Suffering: A Catholic Reflection on St Paul

Last updated on: April 29, 2026 at 7:22 pm By William Hemsworth

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Suffering has a way of clouding our vision. When trials come, it can feel nearly impossible to see any good that could come from them. The light at the end of the tunnel feels distant, even unreachable. Yet within the Catholic tradition, suffering is never without meaning. When united to Christ, it becomes something redemptive. This truth is beautifully illustrated in the life of Saint Paul the Apostle as he writes to the early Church. The Suffering Evangelist When Paul... Read more

32nd Blue Mass Honors First Responders in D.C.

Last updated on: April 28, 2026 at 7:18 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal, state and local first responders from around the country will gather at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington, DC to remember the contributions of law enforcement officers and public safety agencies and to ask for their continued protection during the annual Blue Mass. Before Mass, a Trooping of the Colors parade will take place under a large American flag hung by fire ladder trucks over the street at 10th and G Streets N.W. Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, will be the... Read more

When Faith Becomes Routine: A Reflection on the Prophet Amos

Last updated on: April 27, 2026 at 7:03 pm By William Hemsworth

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The book of the prophet Amos, written in the 8th century B.C., stands as one of the earliest voices among the Minor Prophets, and one of the most piercing. Unlike many prophetic figures, Amos did not emerge from a priestly or royal background. Instead, he was a sheepherder from Tekoa who also identified himself as a grower of figs (Amos 1:1; 7:14). This combination is striking. Shepherding suggests humility and simplicity, while fig cultivation in the ancient world implied land... Read more

Sacred Heart Re-Releases Catholic Anxiety Guide

Last updated on: April 27, 2026 at 6:44 pm By William Hemsworth

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Beloit, KS, April 27, 2026—In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Sacred Heart Mental Wellness is reintroducing its bestselling book, The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety, now in its third edition with updated content and a new companion workbook. Originally published in 2022, the revised edition offers a practical and faith-informed approach to understanding and managing anxiety. “Too often, mental health is treated only as a problem to fix rather than a way of life to strengthen,” said Catherine... Read more

U.S. Military Chaplain Hopefuls Turn Out in Record Numbers

Last updated on: April 21, 2026 at 7:28 pm By William Hemsworth

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MENLO PARK, CA – A record-high 38 prospective Catholic U.S. Military chaplains gathered at St. Patrick’s Seminary this past weekend for the annual spring discernment retreat for young men discerning a possible “vocation within a vocation” as both Catholic priests and military chaplains. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), holds two of these retreats each year—one in the spring on the West Coast and another in the fall on the East Coast—as part of its ongoing strategy to relieve a... Read more

Two Types of Merit in the Christian Life

Last updated on: April 11, 2026 at 1:03 pm By William Hemsworth

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When we speak about the Christian life, we often focus on grace, faith, and salvation. Yet within the rich tradition of the Church lies another important concept that helps us understand how we cooperate with God: merit. At first glance, the idea of merit can seem transactional—as if we are “earning” heaven. But properly understood, merit reveals something far deeper: the mysterious and beautiful cooperation between God’s grace and human freedom. Within this framework, theologians distinguish between two forms of... Read more

Word on Fire Launches Luminor with Kreeft Novel

Last updated on: April 11, 2026 at 12:43 pm By William Hemsworth

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Rochester, MN — Word on Fire Publishing today announced the April 27 publication of An Ocean Full of Angels, a new novel by philosopher and bestselling author Peter Kreeft. The book will serve as the inaugural title in the spring catalogue for Luminor, Word on Fire Publishing’s literary imprint dedicated to novels, short stories, poetry, criticism, and creative nonfiction. Luminor will highlight fresh literary voices formed by the Catholic imagination while also recovering overlooked writers whose work reflects the richness of the... Read more

Art of Living: Cardinal Virtues & the Resurrection

Last updated on: April 8, 2026 at 6:46 pm By William Hemsworth

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Florissant, MO, April 7, 2026— As the Church enters the joyful season of Easter, the Augustine Institute invites the faithful to let their celebration bear fruit in transformation. In The Art of Living, a new six-part video series, renowned Catholic scholar and bestselling author Dr. Edward Sri offers a practical and engaging guide to the four cardinal virtues—prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice—and their essential role in shaping authentic freedom and lasting holiness. Drawing from his widely read book of the same... Read more

67% of Inactive Catholics Open to Confession

Last updated on: March 27, 2026 at 7:53 pm By William Hemsworth

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Baltimore, MD, March 24, 2026 — As Lent continues, a first-of-its-kind national study finds that most Catholics who have stepped away from Confession haven’t given up on it. Among 1,500 U.S. Catholics surveyed in 2026, 67% of those who haven’t been to Confession in the past year say they are open to returning, with roughly half expressing a desire to go more often. Findings from The Catholic Pulse Report: The Confession Study, conducted by Vinea Research Group, challenge the conventional narrative of... Read more

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