Parish cybersecurity at risk, but there’s hope, say experts May 12, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Cybersecurity at Catholic parishes is less robust than it could be, but several free and low-cost resources — along with a healthy dose of common sense — can bolster technology defenses.
Catholic nurses care for body and soul as part of long tradition of care, say experts May 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Every year the U.S. marks National Nurses Week May 6-12, ending on the birthday of nursing and social reform pioneer Florence Nightingale.
Possible eucharistic miracle in Connecticut under Vatican investigation May 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Vatican, World News A possible eucharistic miracle in Connecticut is now under investigation by the Vatican.
After multiple mass shootings, Atlanta archbishop calls for ‘prayer that leads to action’ May 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News “Prayer that leads to action” is needed to counter a bewildering rise in mass shootings and gun violence, said Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer.
Atlanta police apprehend suspected shooter who left one dead, four injured May 4, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Five women were shot, one fatally, in the waiting room of a medical office in Atlanta May 3, sparking area lockdowns and a manhunt that lasted into the late evening.
Russia’s seizure of Ukraine nuclear power plant a global threat and ‘wake-up call,’ say experts May 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s seizure of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine has undermined global nuclear security, while serving as a “wake-up call” to ending energy dependence on Russia, said experts at a recent panel discussion hosted by a Catholic college.
‘Dios está con nosotros’ en medio del mal, dice un diácono de Texas después de un tiroteo masivo May 2, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: En Español Mientras una pequeña comunidad de Texas se enfrenta a un tiroteo masivo, una parroquia católica está recurriendo a la oración y a la confianza en Dios.
‘God is with us’ amid evil of mass shooting, says Texas deacon May 2, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News As a small Texas community grapples with a mass shooting, a Catholic parish is turning to prayer and trust in God.
Silence, prayer and a long tradition of faith nurture Black Catholic vocations, says religious sister April 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, Vocations, World News Black Catholic religious vocations emerge from a long tradition of faith, nurtured by silence and prayer within the life of the church, said a religious sister at an event dedicated to those vocations.
Humility, prayer, real friendship required for evangelization, say new Vatican consultants April 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Two newly appointed Vatican consultants on evangelization told OSV News that prayer, humility and authentic friendship are key to spreading the Gospel, particularly among youth and young adults.
End of life a time for accompaniment, discernment and respect for human dignity, say Catholic bioethicists April 28, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Accompaniment, discernment and respect for God-given human dignity are central to church teaching on end-of-life issues, several Catholic bioethicists said.
Educational diversity, Eucharistic devotion are strong features of 2023 class of new priests, report says April 26, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Ahead of an annual day of prayer for vocations, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater “consistency of age,” more diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to Eucharistic adoration among men preparing for priestly ordination.
