Charlie Camosy

Charlie Camosy is Professor of Medical Humanities at the Creighton School of Medicine and Moral Theology Fellow at St. Joseph Seminary in New York.

Exploring the principles of natural law and what they mean for human flourishing today

April 7, 2025
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary

OSV News’ Charlie Camosy recently spoke with Melissa Moschella, professor of the practice in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life and author of “Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law: Principles for Human Flourishing,” about the Catholic tradition surrounding this concept and its special importance and relevance in society today.

Mom and historian Nadya Williams explores the role of mothers, human dignity and modern society

February 24, 2025
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Marriage & Family Life

Nadya Williams, a classicist and historian who walked away from academia to be a stay-at-home mom, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about her new book “Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic: Ancient Christianity and the Recovery of Human Dignity.”

Exploring the growth of Catholic classical liberal arts education

January 30, 2025
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Schools

Jay Boren, headmaster of St. Benedict Classical Academy since 2015, sees cultivating wisdom and virtue in the pursuit of truth and conformity to Christ as the final purpose of Catholic classical education.

Catholic theology professor examines the roots and impact of gender ideology

December 5, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life

As the church attempts to address gender ideology with compassion and clarity, studies continue to emerge about its impact on children, families and society.

Glenmary’s mission is to bring Catholic presence to ‘No Priest Land’ in rural areas of U.S.

November 29, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Missions

Father R. Aaron Wessman, the first vicar general and director of formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners, spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about the history and mission of the organization as well as its recent work in assisting victims of Hurricane Helene.

Canada is euthanizing people with dementia

November 5, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life

Euthanasia is a growing area of concern for those who advocate for the dignity of human life in all its stages.

‘Hannah’s Children’ author Catherine Pakaluk on population decline and the link between large families and faith

October 2, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life

Catherine Pakaluk, herself a mother of eight children, takes a deep dive into the stories of the American women choosing to have large families amid the trend of plummeting birth rates.

How safeguarding ministry responds to sexual abuse in the church

June 4, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News

As the church continues to address sexual abuse cases among clergy and religious, Deacon Steven A. DeMartino, director for safeguarding initiatives for the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about the past history of these efforts and the best practices the church now has in place.

One mom-theologian’s take on how to keep kids Catholic

May 4, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News

Holly Taylor Coolman, assistant professor of theology at Providence College and adoptive mother of five, recognizes the many challenges and recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about her new book “Parenting: the Complex and Beautiful Vocation of Raising Children.”

How to be ‘distinctly Catholic’ in a polarized political world

March 25, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary

Kenneth Craycraft, associate professor of moral theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a new book, “Citizens Yet Strangers: Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America,” which looks at how faithful Catholics can engage in today’s polarized political climate. He recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about the book and the current political landscape.

How the Knights of Peter Claver offers a unique Black Catholic perspective

February 21, 2024
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News

This Black History Month, Charlie Camosy spoke with Gregory Herr, who helped establish the first Knights of Peter Claver Council in Orange County, Calif., in 2022, domiciled at Christ Cathedral.

In a polarized world, what is the mission of the church?

February 20, 2023
By Charlie Camosy
OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary

Father R. Aaron Wessman, the author of “The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World” (New City Press), explores how we might rein in the momentum of hate that is pushing us further and further apart.