March 5, 2026

02-22-26 CC EDITION

 
 

National Catholic Reporter

In South Africa's coal belt, girls disappear — and Catholic sisters quietly pull them back

Doreen Ajiambo is the Africa/Middle East correspondent for Global Sisters Report based in Kenya. She covers the missions and ministries of Catholic women religious and writes about humanitarian and environmental issues across sub-Saharan Africa that affect the people they serve. Her previous work has been published by Religion News Service, Catholic News Service, Refugees Deeply, USA Today and the Global Post, among other outlets.  

EWTN News

Bishops of Canada, U.S. and Latin America: ‘No migrant is a stranger to the Church’

The bishops issued a statement this week emphasizing the Catholic Church's unity and solidarity with the poor, vulnerable and migrants.

National Catholic Register

Ben Sasse on Facing Mortality: ‘Death Is Evil, but Death Doesn’t Get the Final Word’

The former senator now battling stage-4 cancer, who has always been a defender of Catholics, talks about death and ways ‘to redeem the time.’

EWTN News

‘Dramatic’ decline in Catholic marriage highlights need for ‘proactive’ Church response

Catholic marriages in the U.S. have declined 75% in about 50 years, even as the Catholic population has risen.

OSV News

Setting a road map for Lent

Deacon Greg Kandra

Aleteia

The 4 people you need to forgive

to change your life

 

Cerith Gardiner

01/28/26

 

If 2026 already feels heavy, the reason may not be what you expect.

Now that we're a few weeks into the new year, we thought we could take stock of how galvanized we truly are for the year ahead. After all, there’s often a quiet pressure to reinvent yourself when we leave the last year behind: New habits, new goals, a cleaner slate. But what if the most powerful reset for 2026 isn’t about doing more — but about letting go?

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CHURCHPOP

12 Fascinating Facts About Saint Francis of Assisi, in Honor of the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee Year

During this Franciscan Jubilee Year, let’s learn more about Saint Francis of Assisi. Here are 12 fascinating facts about his amazing life.

National Catholic Register

10 Reasons It’s a Great Time to Be Catholic

COMMENTARY: In an age of cultural confusion and spiritual hunger, the Church’s ancient faith, sacraments and moral clarity remain a compelling answer for modern Catholics.

 

4 Habits to Help You Get Along Better With Others

An excerpt from ‘How to Get Along With (Almost) Everybody’ by Dr. Ray Guarendi

Catholic Grandparents Association of Charlotte Diocese

CGA Charlotte Shares Mission at Grandparents Day & St. Nicholas Celebration

The Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) of Charlotte Diocese was delighted to host an information table at St Ann Catholic School’s combined Grandparents Day and St. Nicholas Day celebration last week—a joyful gathering that brought faith, family, and tradition together under one roof.  Grandparents stopped by the CGA table throughout the event to learn more about the association’s mission: supporting grandparents in their vital role of passing on the gift of faith. Kathy Consler (right) and Teresa Sanctis (left), CGA Charlotte Diocese Leaders, shared brochures, handed out Prayer Cards for Grandparents, written by Pope Benedict at the request of CGA. They answered questions and spoke with grandparents about upcoming CGA meetings.  The festive atmosphere of St. Nicholas Day added a special touch, with many guests reflecting on the importance of generosity and faithfulness—values deeply connected to the CGA’s work. Grandparents appreciated the opportunity to learn how the association can help them strengthen their spiritual influence in the lives of their grandchildren, while staff welcomed the chance to collaborate more closely with the organization.  The CGA extends heartfelt thanks to the school for providing a welcoming space to share its mission and for fostering a strong partnership between home, school, and parish. The event was a wonderful reminder that when generations come together in faith, the entire community is enriched.  The association looks forward to future opportunities to support families and continue celebrating the important role grandparents play in nurturing the faith of the next generation.

 

For more information and to get involved contact Kathy at kathyconsler@gmail.com