2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (113+ words) On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, students at St. Nicholas Cathedral School, 2200 W. Rice St., lead a prayer service on Feb. 24, 2026, "The Power Within St. Nick's." The seventh-grade class planned and prepared the program. The service reflected on…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (271+ words) After praying the Angelus in St Peter's Square on March 9, Pope Leo's thoughts turned to the Middle East, from which, he said, "news continues to arrive that causes deep dismay." Speaking to the some 15,000 pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square,…...

6+ day, 43+ min ago  (102+ words) Hundreds of students from across the archdiocese gather for the 48th Annual African American Heritage Prayer Service for Black History Month at Holy Name Cathedral on Feb. 20, 2026. The prayer service brings together students, educators and clergy from Catholic elementary and high…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (404+ words) The Gospel texts in this liturgical year are taken from the evangelist Matthew, except for the third, fourth, and fifth weeks of Lent. In these weeks we are put in touch with the earliest celebration of Lent, which lasted three…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (744+ words) CASTEL GANDOLFO " In a fractured world threatened by war, Christians can strengthen their bonds of unity to show the world that peace is possible, Cardinal Cupich said. Leaders in the Catholic Church also "need to make sure people understand what's…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (718+ words) Walk into any Catholic church in the area, and glance along the walls at the sides and back of where the congregation sits. Chances are, you'll see a familiar sight: the Stations of the Cross, a series of 14 images of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (803+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV will make a 10-day apostolic journey to Africa and two other apostolic journeys, the Holy See Press Office announced on Feb. 25. The first visit will be a day trip at the end of March to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (89+ words) Father Andres Beltran Arias was the main celebrant for a Candlemas Mass at Cristo Rey Parish's Good Shepherd Church on Feb. 2, 2026. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord marks 40 days after Christmas and commemorates Mary's purification and Jesus' presentation…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (96+ words) St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish celebrates Lunar New Year on Feb. 15, 2026, at the St. Therese Chinese Church worship site in Chinatown. This year's celebration began outside the church with the lighting of firecrackers. Once inside, parishioners and guests enjoyed…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (538+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States this year, the head of the Holy See Press Office said Feb. 8. Vatican observers had speculated about whether the first American pope would return to the United States…...