Olympic gold medalist Haley Winn credits her Catholic faith as the foundation of her success, sharing how prayer, family, and trust in Christ shaped her journey with the U.S. women’s hockey team at the 2026 Winter Games.
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Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Installed as New Shepherd of Palm Beach, Fla.: ‘We Are United for the Sake of Faith’
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, the former pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona, Queens, was ordained and installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, on the afternoon of Feb. 24.
Team USA’s Hockey Gold Honors Catholic Hockey Star Tragically Killed With Brother in 2024
Team USA’s 2026 Olympic hockey gold medal carried a deeper meaning as players honored late Catholic star Johnny Gaudreau, remembering his faith, family, and legacy after his tragic death with his brother in 2024.
NYC’s Merchant’s House Museum Includes Underground Railroad Passageway
For nearly 100 years, two generations of the wealthy Tredwell family were oblivious to a secret inside their fashionable row home that, during the 1800s, could have put them under suspicion of hiding fugitive slaves.
US Church Faces These Areas of ‘Critical Concern’ on Religious Liberty, Says Bishops’ Report
The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty issued Feb. 17 its “Annual Report on the State of Religious Liberty,” which highlights the legislative actions, executive actions, and U.S. Supreme Court cases the U.S. bishops are closely watching.
Bishops Praise Virginia Legislature For Halting Assisted Suicide Bill
Two Virginia bishops are hailing the halt of legislation that would have legalized assisted suicide in that state.
Growing Up With Archbishop Fulton Sheen: ‘He Captured Our Attention’
A personal reflection recalls the lasting impact of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s groundbreaking TV ministry, from packed living rooms in the 1950s to his enduring legacy as a beloved preacher, media pioneer, and candidate for sainthood.
Sheen & Heard: Archbishop Fulton Sheen in His Own Words
Few have spoken to the heart as clearly as Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Here are some of his quotes that capture his wisdom, wit, and spiritual insight, which continue to inspire.
The No. 1 Person Former President Obama Most Wants To Meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV
Former President Barack Obama said in an interview with political YouTuber and podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen he wants to meet Pope Leo XIV.
USCCB Calls For Adoration Hours, Works Of Mercy To Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in initiatives including a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy.