Missionary of mercy priest: ‘Be Christ to all people’ in a world ‘hungry for the Word’ May 28, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News 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 May 27, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News 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 May 26, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News 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 May 26, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News 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 May 24, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News 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 May 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News 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 May 18, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News 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 May 16, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News 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 May 16, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News 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.
Report: Pope Francis plans to ask embattled Knoxville, Tenn., bishop to resign May 16, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis plans to ask Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, to resign in response to a Vatican-ordered investigation of sexual abuse cover-up and financial mismanagement, according to a report by The Pillar.
New Barbie seen as affirmation of children with Down syndrome even while abortion claims more of them May 14, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News More than just a toy, the doll becomes “an affirmation of who they are. It’s an acknowledgment that a major toy company has created a doll that looks like them,” Bradford said, “and represents who they are.”
Maternity homes offer a ‘haven’ that gives moms chance at ‘directional change’ in life May 13, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Through a homelessness services agency, Verriotto was connected with Good Counsel Homes, a Secaucus, New Jersey-based ministry that has been providing residential care for homeless pregnant women for almost four decades.
