Day: November 17, 2025

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that the Miraculous Medal Academies Foundation will  open a new K-8 school in September 2026 that emphasizes the intellectual and spiritual formation of each student. “Catholic education remains one of our Church’s greatest treasures,” Bishop Mark Eckman of Pittsburgh said in the diocese’s announcement. “I am deeply grateful to … Read moreClassical K-8 school with strong Catholic identity expects to open in Pittsburgh in fall 2026

Before the University of Notre Dame football team gathered for meetings or broke down practice film, head coach Gerry Faust always started his morning the same way: at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. In the predawn quiet beneath the basilica, he prayed. One year after Faust died, the people who knew him best … Read moreThe little-known story of a college football super coach and his love for Our Lady

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Nov. 16 criticized U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, who had carried out a weekend enforcement sweep across Charlotte and surrounding suburbs.  “To the CBP: If you know that we have violent criminals in Charlotte who are undocumented, we want them out too,” Stein, a Democrat, said in a … Read moreNorth Carolina governor criticizes Border Protection operation in Charlotte

In a moment of encouragement for Catholics seeking deeper renewal, the U.S. bishops confirmed last week that the 11th National Eucharistic Congress is officially set for 2029. In the meantime, organizers are inviting the faithful to find Christ in the everyday and prepare their hearts for what lies ahead. Tanner Kalina, NEC director of content, … Read moreDaily encounters with Christ: Organizers share how to prepare for 2029 National Eucharistic Congress