Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 3, 2026
byBy Pope Leo XIV, OSV News The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given June 3 in St….
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Liturgy Matters — 50th anniversary of liturgical changes
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What important event happened 50 years ago this month? Most of us are aware that this year is the 50th…
Priests share their memories of Vatican II
byBy Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor Fathers Joseph Merkt and Roy Stiles, who were seminarians during the Second Vatican Council, had a special glimpse into…
Bellarmine plans three-year study on the teachings of Vatican II
byBellarmine University is launching a three-year program on the Second Vatican Council to educate students and the local community about the council’s teachings. It…
St. Meinrad Archabbey is hosting exhibit on Second Vatican Council
byThe Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library in St. Meinrad, Ind., is hosting an exhibit called “The Second Vatican Council: Looking Back after 50 Years.” The…
An Encouraging Word — Vatican II and the nature of change
byDo not let fidelity leave you. Proverbs 3:3 Pope John XXIII was elected Oct. 28, 1958. I remember it well. I was 14 years…
Archbishop’s Oct. 13 blog from Rome
byIn his latest blog post, Archbishop Kurtz describes two experiences from the synod in Rome and shares a video from Canada’s Salt and Light…
Vatican II celebrated at ecumenical service
by[slideshow] By MARNIE McALLISTER Record Assistant Editor This week marks a trio of major milestones in the Catholic church. The month-long 13th General Assembly…