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Centennial honors historic Michigan church built amid KKK threats and strikes
Posted on 05/17/2026 04:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Founded amid hardship and change, the centennial of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Jackson, Michigan, brings together generations to honor a diverse parish that continues to thrive.
Nationwide billboard campaign in Ireland invites thousands to rosary rally
Posted on 05/17/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Building on last year’s turnout of over 10,000 people, the All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock is running a two-week billboard campaign to attract even more participation for this year's event.
Former finance director admits to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Jersey parish
Posted on 05/16/2026 07:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Prosecutors had charged Joseph Manzi with the theft in October 2025.
Former finance director admits to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Jersey parish
Posted on 05/16/2026 07:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Prosecutors had charged Joseph Manzi with the theft in October 2025.
Seminarians medal at Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon
Posted on 05/16/2026 06:24 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
On May 5, 21 men in formation for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon.
Texas hospital agrees to end ‘sex-rejecting’ procedures on children and fund detransition clinic
Posted on 05/15/2026 15:45 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital allegedly continued to perform procedures on children despite a Texas law prohibiting them, with Governor Greg Abbott calling such interventions "child abuse."
Cardinal Czerny on Cuba: Every decision must seek the ‘good of the people,’ not ‘geopolitical ends’
Posted on 05/15/2026 15:06 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
In his homily at a Mass that was part of an event organized by the Cuban Embassy to the Holy See, Cardinal Czerny said that any decisions and any aid to Cuba should be for the welfare of the people.
Colombia renews its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Posted on 05/15/2026 13:42 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
As part of the Fourth National Rosary, Archbishop Francisco Múnera, president of Colombia's bishops' conference, renewed the country's consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Catholic mental health initiatives launch on St. Dymphna’s feast day
Posted on 05/15/2026 10:26 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Tradition holds that after her mother’s death, St. Dymphna's father’s mental health declined dramatically, leading to her martyrdom.
Newman Guide schools honor Catholic leaders at 2026 commencements
Posted on 05/15/2026 09:28 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
With graduation season underway, here is a roundup of individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Catholic colleges at commencement ceremonies across the country.