Archbishop Isichenko: ‘See the real Russia’ in the war on Ukraine February 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukraine’s struggle against Russian aggression is “about genocide and the survival of an ethnic nation” — something the West does not realize, a Ukrainian Catholic archbishop told OSV News.
‘We’ll be killed’: Ukrainian Catholic Church faces ‘eradication’ if Russia wins, archbishop warns February 20, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches the two-year mark Feb. 24, OSV News sat down with Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, recently returned from his latest visit to Ukraine, for his insights on the war.
Mass of reparation offered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral after ‘scandalous’ funeral, rector says February 19, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Two days after St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City was filled with mourners for an irreverent “homecoming” funeral for a prominent activist who identified as transgender, the cathedral’s rector acknowledged that many people “have let us know they share our outrage over the scandalous behavior” that took place at the service.
Major Archbishop Shevchuk: Russia’s 10-year war on Ukraine is ‘genocide’ February 16, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s war on Ukraine, now at the 10-year mark, aims to “eliminate the existence of the whole nation,” warned the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Knights launch ‘Novena for Peace and Healing in Ukraine’ as war marks second year February 15, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches the two-year mark, the Knights of Columbus are calling for nine days of prayer to end the bloodshed.
Rice Bowl provides ‘life-changing hope’ and a ‘way to draw closer to Jesus,’ says archbishop February 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News An annual Lenten collection taken up by Catholics across the U.S. provides “life-changing hope,” said Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia, chair of the board of Catholic Relief Services.
Chiefs won, but Jesus takes first place in Ash Wednesday victory parade, says Kansas City bishop February 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Sports, World News Kansas City Chiefs fans are looking forward to a Super Bowl victory parade Feb. 14 — but for Catholics, who mark Ash Wednesday that same day, “first place always goes to the Lord Jesus and what he’s done,” said Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Mo.
No bad blood, just big wins for these life-giving nonprofits in bishops’ Super Bowl wager February 11, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News With the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers set to square off in Super Bowl LVIII, two faith-based nonprofits each stand to win big — thanks to a friendly wager between the Catholic bishops in the teams’ respective cities.
Record storms damage Southern California Catholic schools, delay events February 8, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Environment, Feature, News, World News Record-breaking storms in Southern California have damaged several Catholic schools and church properties, while forcing one archdiocese to reschedule its rite of election for catechumens.
A year after train derailment, Ohio parish has become a ‘family’ that serves community February 6, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News One year after a toxic train derailment, an Ohio parish has “solidified” into a “family” that seeks to serve the community, its pastor told OSV News.
Synod and Scripture: Bishop Flores to lead webinars on ‘John 14 and Synodality’ February 4, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bible, Feature, News, Synodality, World News An upcoming webinar series hosted by a U.S. bishop will explore synodality through the prism of Jesus Christ’s words at the Last Supper.
Bishop Seitz: End human trafficking by tackling root causes collectively February 2, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Ending human trafficking requires collective action in addressing the conditions that cause it, said a U.S. bishop.
