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Pope’s prayer intention for September is ‘for the care ...

Pope Leo XIV's September prayer intention is "for the care of water" as Christians celebrate the Season of Creation.

Bishop Bonnici to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

Bishop John S. Bonnici will celebrate Mass at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Rochester Diocese to receive first-class Archbishop Sheen relic

On Sept. 29, 2026, the Rochester Diocese will formally receive a first-class relic of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen from the Diocese of Peoria.

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St. Bernard’s Archbishop Sheen conference now a one-day event

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Pope Leo XIV blows out a candle as he receives an angel cake from Vatican employees to mark his 71st birthday during his visit to inaugurate the exhibition "AQVA. Catastrophe and Wonder” at the Vatican Library Sept. 14, 2026.

Pope Leo celebrates his 71st birthday

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Bishop Bonnici appoints new pastor for Interlaken parish

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How to watch the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

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Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 13, 2026. Pope Leo commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in his address, praying for "those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day."

Pope Leo commemorates 9/11 anniversary

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