Catholic News Herald

10/10/2025

Sister Jean, a beloved member of the Loyola University Chicago community and iconic chaplain to the Loyola men’s basketball team, died at the age of 106.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, longtime chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team and campus icon died Oct. 9 at 106. In this file photo, she gives a thumbs up after the team defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack in the semifinals of the South regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament in A...

10/10/2025

October is traditionally the month of the rosary. Originally, the association sprang from the celebration of the Oct. 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, and it was further reinforced by the final apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima on Oct. 13, 1917. The rosary is a treasured Catholic tradition. Here are some ways to make this beloved prayer feel new again. Explore more Catholic All Week: https://catholicnewsherald.com/faith/catholic-living

10/10/2025

Holy Trinity Middle School football player Carter Russell scored a touchdown during the team’s game against Weddington Middle. Coaches, teammates and referees worked together to make the player’s dream come true. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VSWEkT

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10/09/2025

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10/09/2025

In his first apostolic exhortation, Pope Leo XIV has taken up the call of Pope Francis for Christians to see in the poor the very face of Christ -- and to be a church that "walks poor with the poor" in order to authentically live out the Gospel.

Homeless men in 2019 are seen outside their tents under a bridge on in Austin, Texas. (OSV News photo/CNS file, Bob Roller) VATICAN — In his first apostolic exhortation, Pope Leo XIV has taken up the call of Pope Francis for Christians to see in the poor the very face of Christ -- and to be a ch.....

10/09/2025

A new mural in the cafeteria at St. Matthew Catholic School offers a bright, beautiful reminder of the role faith plays in the life of the school community. St. Matthew School replaced all of its chairs over the summer, worked with artist Dean Kiradjieff to refresh its walls, and updated its library to accommodate new technology. Read more: https://bit.ly/3J0b3Zv

10/09/2025

Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Mini-Grant Program. Entities working to address hunger and poverty in the Diocese of Charlotte may apply for $1,000 grants by Friday, Oct. 31.

CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Mini-Grant Program. Entities working to address hunger and poverty in the Diocese of Charlotte may apply for $1,000 grants by Friday, Oct. 31. Guidelines, eligibil...

10/08/2025

Attend a Day of Reflection at Holy Cross Church in Kernersville hosted by the Holy Cross Columbiettes.
“The Blessed Virgin Mary: Her Presence in Advent and our Spiritual Life” will be held on Nov. 15.

10/08/2025

Congrats to the Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School students!

10/08/2025

Jesus is always walking alongside everyone, no matter how mundane or precarious their journey, Pope Leo XIV said.

VATICAN CITY — Jesus is always walking alongside everyone, no matter how mundane or precarious their journey, Pope Leo XIV said. "Sometimes we think that the Lord comes to visit us only in moments of contemplation or spiritual fervor, when we feel worthy, when our lives appear orderly and bright.....

10/08/2025

If you were married during 1975 or 2000, you are invited to the annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Charlotte. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Martin, begins at 3 p.m., and will be followed by a reception. Register today: https://charlottediocese.org/form-wedding-anniversary-mass/