Bishop Robert Brennan honored all U.S. service members who died in war and commented on Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence, May 25 during a Memorial Day field Mass.
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Third Annual National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Begins With Prayer for ‘Fresh Outpouring’ of the Holy Spirit
Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier of St. Augustine celebrated Mass to kick off the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on the feast of Pentecost.
How the Seeds of Religious Freedom Were Planted in the Hard Ground of Colonial America
The harsh treatment of colonial Catholics in the 17th and 18th centuries stemmed from the Protestant Reformation starting 1517 in Europe. But that began to change during the American Revolution.
‘On Eagle’s Wings’: A Modern-Day Hymn Written by a Catholic Priest
If you attend a Memorial Day ceremony this year, chances are you will hear “On Eagle’s Wings,” which is based on the text of Psalm 91. Written by liturgical theologian and composer Father Michael Joncas, “On Eagle’s Wings” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
America’s 250th: How a Group of Catholic Patriots Helped Shape the Birth of the U.S.
Despite being a small percentage of the population in the original 13 colonies, Catholics played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War and the birth of the new nation.
Mosque Shooting an ‘Attack on the Sacred Dignity of All Human Life,’ Says Bishop of San Diego
Bishop Michael Pham of San Diego said the faithful there “stand united in solidarity and prayer with the Muslim community” after a deadly May 18 shooting at a mosque complex in the city killed three adults, including a security guard.
Boston Archbishop Encourages St. John’s University Graduates to Take Risks
Don’t play it safe. That message was the focus of the commencement address by Archbishop Richard Henning of Boston to the St. John’s University Class of 2026 on May 17.
Sign of the Times: How the Knights of Columbus Are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Knights of Columbus members in Queens are reminding their fellow citizens that God should be a part of the nation’s birthday bash.
American Saints Validate Catholic Presence in U.S., Historian Says
With the nation’s 250th birthday fast approaching, Catholics can mark the occasion by reflecting on the contributions of American saints.
Pray the Way: Visiting Catholic Pilgrimage Sites Across the U.S. to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Catholic Americans can celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and simultaneously grow closer to their faith by making a pilgrimage to one of many religious shrines across the nation. And there are many shrines to see.