As the term “Nun Girl Summer” has become popularized online, it’s come to represent an attitude towards life—informed by the spirit of women religious, but not exclusive to them.
Brigid McCabe
Brigid McCabe is America’s assistant editor for digital strategy. She was previously a 2025-2026 O’Hare Fellow.
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The hands that hold and mold us
A Reflection for Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Brigid McCabe
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Review: Columbia’s former president on Trump’s ‘existential threat’ to universities
In his new book ‘University: A Reckoning,’ Lee Bollinger grapples with the reality that universities across the country are facing—one characterized by challenges to their independence from what he labels “authoritarian” attacks.
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The final season of restaurant drama ‘The Bear’ offers a taste of heaven
Don’t our happiest moments so often involve a shared table?
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An unsung Jane Austen heroine: Mary takes center stage in ‘The Other Bennet Sister’
“The Other Bennet Sister” on BritBox places Mary Bennet in the spotlight and follows her own journey towards finding happiness.
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Standing together on solid ground
A Reflection for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, by Brigid McCabe
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Linwood’s Last Hurrah: A beloved retreat house closes its doors
For a place known for its peace and quiet, Linwood was busy with plenty of conversation and action.
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Experiencing both great suffering and great joy in grief
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter, by Brigid McCabe
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Letting the light in, and finding God when I do
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, by Brigid McCabe
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Martin Scorsese’s final interview with Pope Francis
The feature-length documentary “Aldeas, the Final Dream of Pope Francis” features hitherto unseen footage of the two men in conversation, including what filmmakers say is the last video interview Pope Francis gave before his death.