The National Catholic Register was founded in 1927 by Msgr. Matthew Smith as the National Edition of the Denver Catholic Register. “If you like a Catholic paper with snap, vigor, courage, here it is. If you like one that is easy to read, here it is. If you like one that will always be loyal to the Church and has no selfish axe to grind, here it is.” Those are the words of Msgr. Smith written in the inaugural issue. After more than 80 years, the National Catholic Register continues to provide its readers with timely news reporting from across the United States, from the Vatican, and from around the world. Today, we take Msgr. Smith’s words and put them into action.