Walter Reed decision to cancel Catholic pastoral contract ahead of Holy Week ‘incomprehensible,’ says US military archbishop April 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Hours before Holy Week began, a U.S. major military medical center ended a long-standing contract to provide Catholic pastoral care to veterans and service members, violating their religious freedom, according to Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for Military Services.
Mission trip to Selma, Montgomery honors Catholics who marched with MLK for civil rights on ‘Bloody Sunday’ April 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News As the nation marked the 58th anniversary of a key civil rights demonstration, members of an Illinois parish traveled to two Alabama cities to honor that history, and to reinvigorate their own work for justice in society faithful to the Gospel.
Amid war, Paschal Triduum takes on deeper meaning for US Ukrainian Catholics April 6, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine continue, the Paschal Triduum has taken on an even deeper meaning for Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S.
Catholics can help guard against anti-Judaism during Holy Week, say experts April 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Catholics need to help guard against anti-Jewish interpretations of Christ’s passion, particularly during Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum, said experts on Jewish-Catholic relations.
Feligreses se refugiaron en la oración mientras tornados arrasaron el centro de EE.UU. y cobraron al menos 21 vidas April 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: En Español Los fieles católicos se refugiaron en la oración cuando tornados abrieron un camino mortal a través del centro de los Estados Unidos el 31 de marzo, cobrando la vida de al menos 21 personas, hiriendo a docenas y devastando miles de hogares y negocios.
Faithful turn to prayer as tornadoes tear through center of US, taking at least 21 lives April 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Catholic faithful turned to prayer as tornadoes carved a deadly path through the center of the United States March 31, killing at least 21, injuring dozens and devastating thousands of homes and businesses.
‘God showed up in a very powerful, powerful way’: Archdiocese of Hartford investigating possible eucharistic miracle March 27, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of Hartford is investigating a possible eucharistic miracle at one of its parishes, where Communion hosts seemingly multiplied during a March 5 Sunday Mass.
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops March 24, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church’s teaching on respect for the bodies of the dead, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine said.
Retired Milwaukee priest barred from hearing confessions over support of Delaware ‘repeal of seal’ law March 24, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments A retired Milwaukee priest has been barred from hearing confession and giving absolution, following an essay he wrote favoring legislation that would require priests to report child abuse they learn of during confession.
Fire guts historic Catholic school in parish connected to St. John Neumann March 23, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News A Philadelphia Catholic school community whose parish has historical ties to St. John Neumann is recovering after a March 21 fire devastated its building.
Rosary project supplies ‘long-range, heart-changing weapons’ to Ukraine March 22, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A broken rosary has become the inspiration to heal the war-torn nation of Ukraine, thanks to the efforts of a Philadelphia-area Ukrainian Catholic man and a dedicated group of volunteers.
Experts hold hope for pastoral inclusion of Catholics with disabilities, also lingering challenges March 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Those seeking to better include persons with disabilities in the life of the Catholic Church say the horizon is a hopeful one, despite lingering challenges.
