Catholic agency ‘will follow’ Lebanon’s displaced ‘wherever they settle’ after ceasefire December 3, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News The head of a Catholic humanitarian agency in Lebanon told OSV News the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to be intact, as he and his team vow to assist those displaced by the conflict “wherever they settle.”
Caritas Georgia head: ‘We are being torn apart’ amid political upheaval, protests December 2, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News The head of a Catholic humanitarian agency told OSV News the nation of Georgia is “being torn apart” after the ruling party suspended European Union membership talks — and “the poor will remain hungry,” she warned.
Catholic finance expert: Planning, self-awareness, priorities key to managing Christmas spending November 29, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Christmas, News, World News With U.S. household debt approaching $18 trillion as the Christmas shopping season kicks off, a Catholic financial expert is offering practical advice to enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank.
Iowa pastor found dead in apparent suicide amid ‘acute mental health crisis’ November 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News Archbishop Thomas R. Zinkula of Dubuque released a message Nov. 27 stating “with a heavy heart” that Father Dennis Conway, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids, had died in the rectory “by way of suicide.”
Parish prayer shawl ministry brings ‘a hug from God’ around the globe November 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News A prayer shawl ministry at a Pennsylvania parish is wrapping hundreds around the world in what members call “a hug from God.”
Bishop Zaidan: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire sparks ‘profound hope,’ inspiration for lasting peace November 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News A ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and France between Israel and the Lebanese-based militant group Hezbollah is being welcomed with “profound hope,” said Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.
Illinois pastor, seminarian dismissed after admitting sexual relationship, drug use November 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News An Illinois pastor has resigned after admitting to a long-running sexual relationship with a transitional deacon that included the use of illegal drugs.
Georgetown U. president steps down for health reasons in ‘most difficult decision’ ever November 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News The longest-serving president of Georgetown University will step down after 23 years for health reasons.
Archbishop Gudziak: Ukraine remembers Soviet-era genocide amid ‘new genocidal war’ November 25, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News The Ukrainian global community is marking the 91st anniversary of a Soviet-era genocide, even “as a new genocidal war is being perpetrated against Ukraine and its people,” said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Dead Theologians Society brings new life to youth ministry November 24, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News, Young Adult Ministry Established in 1997 as a private association of the faithful, the Dead Theologians Society (the name of which is a spin on the 1989 film “Dead Poets Society,” in which a teacher galvanizes his students through poetry) is open to teens in grades 9-12, as well as young adults age 18-24, with the two age groups meeting separately under adult leadership.
New York Archdiocese announces staff cuts, ministry restructuring due to abuse payouts November 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Archdiocese of New York has announced staff cuts and a major revamp of its pastoral offices, as it sheds its longtime headquarters building and wrestles in court with its insurer to cover abuse claim payouts.
‘Trust but verify’ to reduce parish embezzlement risk, say experts November 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Fiscal Services, News, World News In the wake of recent high-profile cases of financial mismanagement at parishes, experts said transparency, accountability and greater involvement of finance councils in parish business operations can head off losses in money — and in pastoral trust.
