Saporito Named Bishop of Metuchen; Malone Resigns in Shreveport
The Holy See announced on September 15, 2026, that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Michael A. Saporito as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen…
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Arlington Diocese Opens Investigation Into Farmer’s Heroic Death
The Diocese of Arlington has officially advanced the cause for sainthood of Tom Vander Woude, a Virginia farmer whose life ended in an act of paternal…
Catholic Bishops Urge Congress to Extend Haitian Deportation Reprieve
Catholic bishops across the United States are calling on lawmakers to preserve temporary protected status for Haitian refugees, urging senators to support legislation that would shield…
Los Angeles Archbishop Leads Eucharistic Procession in Hollywood for National Day of Prayer
More than 1,000 Catholics gathered in Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, September 9, for a public procession honoring the Blessed Sacrament. The event took place under intense…
Archbishop Hicks Leads 25th Anniversary 9/11 Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Urging Active Pursuit of Unity
Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks celebrated a vigil memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on September 10, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of…
Fall River diocese restricts Landry’s ministry amid conduct allegations
The Diocese of Fall River in Massachusetts has restricted Monsignor Roger J. Landry from the public exercise of priestly ministry pending an investigation into allegations of…
USCCB President Marks 25 Years Since 9/11, Urges Catholics to Pursue Peace
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement on September 9 from Washington marking the 25th…
Fall River Diocese Restricts Monsignor Landry Pending Conduct Investigation
The Diocese of Fall River has restricted Monsignor Roger Landry from the public exercise of priestly ministry effective September 11, 2026. The diocese announced that Landry…
Indianapolis archbishop eases Mass obligation for those fearing ICE detention
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has issued a temporary dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics who fear immigration enforcement actions. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson granted…
Palm Beach Diocese Removes Priest Following Misconduct Inquiry
The Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida has withdrawn the ministerial faculties of Father Alex Vargas after an internal inquiry substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct and…