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.
2026 winter olympics
Olympics Fever Brings the Heat During an Otherwise Cold Spell
From alpine skiing to Olympic hockey, the Winter Games are bringing excitement during the coldest days of the season. Diocesan priests share why this year’s Olympics in Italy offer a welcome escape — and a reminder of the unique sports and spirit that make the Winter Games special.
Six Catholic Athletes From Past Winter Olympics Inspire With Stories Of Faith, Endurance
As billions tune in to the Winter Games in Italy, many will recall highlights from past Winter Olympics over the decades. The Catholic athletes at the Games this year are joining a long tradition of Catholic Olympians who have made history with their inspiring stories of faith and endurance.
Archdiocese of Milan Creates Special Prayer Initiative to Support Olympians During 2026 Winter Games
As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has launched an initiative to ensure that amid the competitions and stress, athletes can find a place to pray and reflect.
Slope for the Best: Long Island Triplets Chase Snow, Dreams, Olympic Success
Long Island was still a winter wonderland in the final days of January, nearly a week after a major snowstorm blanketed much of the nation. Helaina and Henniyah Rivers of West Babylon said they wished they had seen such snow in Argentina last July.
Olympic-Bound North Dakota Hockey Player Draws Strength From Faith, Devotion to St. Thérèse
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team player Britta Curl-Salemme is realizing her dream: she’s in Milan, Italy, competing in the Olympic games for the first time. For that, she thanks God and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Catholic Skier From Colorado Uses Her Olympic Experience To Serve Others
Twenty years ago, cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault was about to do the same. But instead of heading to Milan Cortina – as this year’s Olympians will for the Feb. 6-22 games – she traveled to Turin, Italy, to compete for the United States in the 2006 Olympics.