At Curia retreat, Bishop Varden warns of Gospel’s use ‘as a weapon in culture wars’
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves , OSV News (OSV News) — The Lenten season is a reminder that Christians are called to bear witness to…
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Faithful pray the Stations of the Cross at cemeteries on Lenten Fridays
byAmid sun and wind, a small group gathered to pray the Stations of the Cross at Calvary Cemetery on Feb. 20. Every Friday during…
Father Zollner: Catholics need to pray more for survivors of sexual abuse
byBy Paulina Guzik , OSV News (OSV News) — Jesuit Father Hans Zollner is urging Catholics to make prayer for abuse victims a central…
The Good Steward — A time to turn away from ourselves
byLent is a time for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These three virtues should characterize Christian life all year long, but they take on a…
New Stations of the Cross unveiled at St. Peter’s Basilica for Lent 2026
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — St. Peter’s Basilica inaugurated a new Stations of the Cross Feb. 20, with…
Commentary — This Lent, let’s ‘Go and do likewise’
byOur Catholic tradition stresses solidarity: our obligation as the People of God to stand with our brothers and sisters in their time of need….
Pope Leo, Archbishop Fabre begin Lent with focus on conversion, transformation
byBy Courtney Mares and Marnie McAllisterOSV News and The Record ROME — On Ash Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to ask the Lord…
Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts
byBy Kimberley Heatherington , OSV News (OSV News) — “Are you leaving, too?” The question, said Abena Amedormey — country representative for Catholic Relief…
Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent
byBy Courtney Mares, OSV News (OSV News) – The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger”…
2026 Lenten Dining Guide
byThis is paid advertising. See the print guide. SAINT AGNESSchool CafeteriaFridays, Feb. 20 – Mar. 275:00 – 7:30 pmWeekly Specials, Fried & Baked Fish,Pizza,…