St. Louis Review

As we prepare for Holy Thursday next week, we're highlighting the seven churches pilgrimage, or visitation, in which Catholics are invited to pray at seven different altars of repose on Holy Thursday evening. Learn more: stlouisreview.com/story/seven-ch…

The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be defended, especially in a world marked by “the madness of war,” Pope Leo XIV said at his audience March 25 stlouisreview.com/story/popes-me…

Our annual Retired Priests Collection honors the years of service our priests have dedicated to the Church and our community. You can make your gift at Mass in any envelope marked Retired Priests. Online gifts are welcome year-round at stlreview.com/4bmOsRa 🎥: @jacobwiegand

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified on Sept. 24 in St. Louis, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints announced March 25. The beatification Mass will take place at 2 p.m. at The Dome at America’s Center. stlouisreview.com/story/archbish…

For working parents trying to become holy, Father Charlie Archer says God doesn't demand hours of prayer and penance from one with a full job and family life, but He does ask for your heart — where we must make space to hear Him. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/dear-fat…

A gun recycling event will take place Saturday, March 28, at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish. Participants bring unloaded guns stored in their vehicle’s trunk, which volunteers will remove. Dismantled firearms will be repurposed into gardening tools. Visit: archstl.org/event/guns-to-….

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski discusses how God saves us by guiding us through our troubles — rather than saving us from them. As we prepare for Holy Week, let us carry any troubles we're facing to the alter. Read his column here: stlouisreview.com/story/serve-th…

The whole idea of fasting and abstinence during Lent is to create space to empty ourselves. Maybe there is some suffering that we are being asked to embrace. We are called to voluntarily choose dying to self, especially for the sake of others. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/sunday-s…

Sara Drost and Susie Johnson launched Abide in Love Ste. Genevieve last July to provide outreach to immigrants. The group helps detainees connect with their families, get in touch with legal resources and assesses other needs. More: stlouisreview.com/story/the-chur… 📷: Jacob Wiegand

At his weekly general audience, Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Church to embrace their calling of being witnesses of Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, all baptized Christians are fit for renewing and building up the Church, he said. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/popes-me…

Catholics gathered for a prayer vigil near the ICE detention center in Ste. Genevieve on March 7. The vigil was held in solidarity with ICE detainees. Attendees heard from speakers, prayed, and sang hymns. Read our coverage of this event: stlouisreview.com/story/catholic…

Catholics from the Archdiocese of St. Louis gathered to pray, sing and proclaim the Gospel in solidarity with ICE detainees across the street from the Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center on March 7. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/catholic… 📷: Jacob Wiegand

Despite being pushed toward IVF, Catholic families are turning toward natural family planning methods. These methods seek to restore normal reproductive function while respecting human life and the integrity of marriage. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/trusting… 📷: Jacob Wiegand

There are three kinds of peace: natural peace, a deeper peace that touches on the spiritual, and the kind of peace that Jesus felt on the cross. The third kind comes through chastisement, humility and suffering, and helps us fully rely on God. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/dear-fat…

Kennedy Thomas of Cardinal Ritter College Prep was recognized with the Archbishop May Service Award, which recognizes high school seniors in the Archdiocese of St. Louis who live out a strong commitment to Christian service. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/archbish… 📷: Jacob Wiegand

We celebrate the feast of St. Joseph this week on March 19. St. Joseph is a living lesson in some of the ways the Lord works to bring about the new heavens and new earth, says Archbishop Rozanski. Read this week's Serve the Lord with Gladness column: stlouisreview.com/story/serve-th…

Father Donald Wester discusses how secrets kept in darkness can feel burdensome and scary, referencing St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Our readings for this Sunday remind us of the unconditional love God offers that combats these burdens. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/sunday-s…

Larry and Lisa Abram are among the volunteers who serve as extraordinary ministers of holy Communion at Mercy Hospital, averaging about 150 patients each Sunday. These volunteers are “essential,” said Andy Wood, a Mercy Hospital chaplain. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/bringing…

Rather than turning inward, the Church must remain open to everyone, said Pope Leo at his general audience. Focusing on the Dogmatic Constitution “Lumen Gentium," Pope Leo said through Christ, believers from every nation are united in faith. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/popes-me…

The monthly Siena and Savio discernment groups are designed for teens regularly practicing their faith and ready to go a step deeper. Siena, for teenage girls, and Savio, for teenage boys, help Catholics discern God's calling for their lives. Read more: stlouisreview.com/story/siena-sa…