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.
US extends stay for thousands of Ukrainians as war enters second year
Thousands of Ukrainians who fled their nation in the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 can now apply to extend their stay in the U.S. by one year.
Bishops add some spiritual ‘meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful to enjoy the American Irish tradition of eating corned beef (or ham) and cabbage in good conscience.
Trusted relationships with priests key to fostering vocations, study says
A new study cites trusted relationships with parish priests as a deciding factor in cultivating vocations and reducing the priest-to-parishioner ratio as essential for making such encounters possible.
Ukraine’s healing needs justice, repentance and decades of effort, say experts
Healing the wounds of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine requires decades of effort — and a willingness to face human suffering at a staggering scale, said experts at a Feb. 23 panel discussion hosted by the Lumen Christi Institute at the University of Chicago.
American Catholics stand with Ukraine, one year after Russian full-scale invasion
Catholics throughout the U.S. are standing in solidarity with Ukraine, as that nation marks the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
U.S. bishops call for prayer, fasting and aid to end Ukraine war
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks its first anniversary, the U.S. bishops’ international policy chairman pleaded for peace amid a war that has left “no corner of the globe untouched.”
Synod process in North America coming to close, shows ‘deep love for Jesus Christ and church,’ says bishop
the North American Synod Team, led by bishops from Canada and the United States, wrapped up a weeklong retreat in Orlando, Fla., to synthesize the results of synod listening sessions throughout the two countries.
U.S. bishops’ collection for Eastern Europe’s Catholics increasingly crucial as war rages in Ukraine
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, faithful across the country are being asked to donate to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ukrainian Catholics hail Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv for bravery, ‘amazing boost of hope’
U.S. President Joe Biden’s unexpected Feb. 20 visit to Kyiv, calmly walking alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as air raid sirens wailed in the capital, is being hailed as a surprise and a signal to the world, Ukrainian Catholic leaders told OSV News.
Catholics in Kansas City keep on eye on the ball, the other on eternity in Super Bowl
The Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles Feb. 12 with kick off at 6:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. the team’s third appearance in four seasons at the Big Game, which they won in 2019 after routing the San Francisco 49ers.
‘Wonder’ film series shows faith, science not at war, says Bishop Barron
The Word on Fire evangelization ministry recently announced the release of “Wonder,” a five-part documentary project that explores the interplay between various aspects of science and Catholic tradition.