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Willa Cather, Catholicism and New Mexico: New books explore faith, history and the Southwest

Albuquerque Journal 15 Feb 2026
Discover how two new books examine the deep ties ...
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New archbishop of Westminster urges greater understanding of struggles of ‘the vulnerable’

The Guardian 14 Feb 2026
At his official installation, Archbishop Richard Moth recognised the Catholic church’s failures but insists it’s a time of ‘opportunity’ ... ....
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Snow Ball brings winter cheer and community to Christian Beginnings Preschool in Prince Frederick

Catholic Standard 13 Feb 2026
In the wake of a major winter storm that blanketed Southern Maryland in snow, families bundled up and gathered indoors on Jan ... John Vianney Parish in Prince Frederick, Maryland ... “They can do anything ... Father John Benson, the pastor of St.
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In pastoral letter, Baltimore archbishop calls for renewed political culture

Catholic Standard 13 Feb 2026
BALTIMORE (OSV News) – In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility.” ... It’s not about that ... Quite the contrary.
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Catholic leaders focus on hope as Minneapolis ICE drawdown announced

Catholic Standard 13 Feb 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) – As U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Feb. 12 plans for federal agents to leave the Twin Cities metro area, Catholic leaders in the Archdiocese of St ... Homan stated “Operation Metro Surge” is expected to draw to a close.
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The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen

Catholic Standard 13 Feb 2026
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (OSV News) – New Jersey-based rock legend Bruce Springsteen and Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton got together recently for an impromptu lunch in Federici’s Restaurant in Freehold ... Bruce is a ‘Jersey guy’ through and through.
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Trump administration announces repeal of landmark EPA regulation on greenhouse gasses

Catholic Standard 13 Feb 2026
WASHINGTON (OSV News) – The Trump administration will repeal a landmark scientific finding that was the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, President Donald Trump said Feb. 12 ... 12 ... Chieko Noguchi, spokesperson for the U.S ... “The U.S.
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Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent

Catholic Standard 13 Feb 2026
(OSV News) –The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger” for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message ... In the message, titled “Listening and Fasting ... ....
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Vigil Mass for St. Josephine Bakhita highlights call to confront modern slavery

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
The life of St. Josephine Bakhita, who endured enslavement as a child in Sudan before becoming a Canossian religious sister, stood at the center of a Feb ... In his homily, Bishop Menjivar reflected on St ... Yet St ... Bakhita endured brutal treatment ... ....
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Cardinal McElroy blesses new Conway Education Center for students and children

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, officials from Catholic Charities and others gathered Feb ... Originally named the Lt. Joseph P ... Cardinal McElroy called the opening of the center “a day of continuity and change.” ... ....
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Lay leaders reflect on consultations with cardinal and resulting pastoral goals for the archdiocese

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
When Cardinal Robert W. McElroy convened parish lay leaders from across the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington for a series of meetings during the past year, the aim was not simply consultation, but discernment rooted in listening.
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Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
“Are you leaving, too?” The question, said Abena Amedormey – country representative for Catholic Relief Services in the west African nation of Ghana – came to CRS workers as they visited communities they serve after a January 2025 freeze on all U.S.
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Text of Pope Leo’s Feb. 11 general audience

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Paul VI Audience Hall. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! ... 29) ... DV, 2) ... bishops, priests, deacons, catechists.
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Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of ...

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Feb. 11, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world ... The Catholic Church marks the World Day of the Sick each year on Feb ... ....
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Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s anticipated beatification

Catholic Standard 12 Feb 2026
Catholics in the U.S ... 9 statement ... His clear, joyful, and confident presentation of the faith helped bring Catholicism fully into American public life and strengthened the standing of Catholics within the nation’s civic culture,” the Hibernians stated.

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