Ahead of the U.S. bishops’ June meeting, pastoral experts told OSV News they are looking forward to progress on issues impacting health care, Hispanic Catholics and persons with disabilities.
Shia LaBeouf: ‘I fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio on screen
Actor Shia LaBeouf portrays St. Pio of Pietrelcina in the new drama “Padre Pio,” which premiered at last year’s Venice Film Festival and will be released in U.S. theaters and on demand June 2.
Columbus Diocese closes 15 parishes amid initiative to move from maintenance to mission
The Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, announced May 25 it will close a number of parishes following what it called “an extensive three-year evaluation process.”
Missionary of mercy priest: ‘Be Christ to all people’ in a world ‘hungry for the Word’
Whether he is chatting with fellow travelers, buying gift cards for the members of a flight crew or speaking to attendees at his popular “60 Minutes for Jesus” presentations, Father Sichko regularly travels every weekend — coast to coast and across the globe — with a simple aim.
Nun’s incorruptible remains highlight rich heritage of Black Catholics in U.S., say experts
The recent discovery of a Black American nun’s apparently incorrupt remains in Missouri highlights the rich heritage of Black Catholics in the U.S., experts told OSV News.
Arson at beloved Illinois shrine leaves community ‘deeply wounded,’ says rector
A May 23 blaze destroyed the Chapel of the Resurrected Christ at the outdoor Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Fifty years later, N.Y. priest still draws on Vietnam combat experience to minister to others
Fifty years after the U.S. withdrew its troops from Vietnam, a New York priest says his combat experience there continues to shape his pastoral ministry.
Nearly 2,000 children abused by Catholic clergy over decades, says Illinois AG report
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a May 23 report revealing decades of abuse by Catholic clergy against almost 2,000 children.
Parish helps East Palestine residents amid ‘a lot of uncertainty’ after toxic train wreck
More than three months after an environmentally hazardous train derailment, Catholics in an Ohio town are still facing “a lot of uncertainty” about their surroundings, while working to support their community, a pastoral worker told OSV News.
‘Hope Is Fuel’ conference fans flames of controversy over antisemitic, sedevacantist Catholic headliners
An online conference billed “Hope Is Fuel: Catholic on Purpose” is sparking flames of controversy, after a number of speakers withdrew over other panelists’ views on antisemitism, Jewish-Catholic relations and the validity of Pope Francis’ papacy.
‘Bless those who walk the blue line,’ bishop prays as nation honors police
As the U.S. marks National Police Week, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., has issued a statement honoring law enforcement officers, both living and dead.
US Ukrainian Catholics greet Zelenskyy-Pope Francis meeting with elation, concern
Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S. are hailing a surprise meeting between Pope Francis and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a mixture of elation and wariness.