1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (904+ words) Dancers perform at the 25th anniversary festival at Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville June 14, 2026. GABE HAMBLETON | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD Bishop Michael F. Burbidge delivers the homily at a Mass for the 25th anniversary of the founding of Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (222+ words) The 2026 World Cup commenced across North America this month, with national soccer teams arriving in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Croatian team, or the "Vatereni," chose Alexandria as its home base. The team, led by head coach Zlatko…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (304+ words) During the days and weeks to come, many prayers will be said for our nation in gratitude for the past, in hope for the future, with sorrow for past errors, and with pleas for blessings to come. As we gather…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (480+ words) Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims during a general audience in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2026. (Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News) Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1186+ words) Bishop Michael F. Burbidge processes at the start of Mass at the Diocesan Festival in Berryville June 13, 2026. ANNA DONOFRIO | CATHOLIC HERALD All Saints Catholic Church parishioners Pierre Eklou, holding his daughter Briella, and Lydia Melafo pray at a Vigil Mass at…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (742+ words) Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus June 14, 2026. (Vatican Media) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (262+ words) St. Ann's Chorale Producer Jack Lane, co-founder of the group 30 years ago, keeps the volunteers singing and performing at area senior homes. Courtesy Jack Lane remembers fondly the records that his father kept in their high-fidelity stereo cabinet. He reminisced…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (376+ words) So, what are we to do? We Christians have two jobs: Pray that the master send out laborers for the harvest and then shoulder the privilege and responsibility of being chosen as a laborer. We pray that folks hear the…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (86+ words) Pope Leo XIV signs his encyclical letter "Magnifica humanitas." VATICAN NEWS The English editorial team of Vatican Radio " Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" divided into seven audio files. The audiobook is narrated…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (146+ words) Pope Leo XIV signs his encyclical letter "Magnifica humanitas." VATICAN NEWS Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," was released on Memorial Day in the United States. Since that time, the faithful and people of goodwill across the political spectrum, across…...