Nationals pitcher, Dodgers players join chorus criticizing LA team for plan to honor ‘Sisters’ drag group June 1, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams, known for his devout Catholic faith and prominent tattoos, expressed his disappointment with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to re-invite and honor a controversial group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
A year after mass shooting, Catholic Extension recommits to ongoing support for Uvalde community May 31, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News One year after the Uvalde mass school shooting, which left 19 students and two teachers dead, officials with Chicago-based Catholic Extension visited the Texas city to renew the organization’s solidarity with a community still in the process of healing and announce its financial and tangible support will continue.
Pope creates ecclesiastical province of Las Vegas, names Bishop Thomas metropolitan archbishop May 30, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has created the ecclesiastical province of Las Vegas, comprised of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and the suffragan dioceses of Reno, Nev., and Salt Lake City.
Court puts temporary hold on South Carolina abortion ban a day after governor signed bill May 26, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized COLUMBIA, S.C. (OSV News) — A judge put a temporary hold on South Carolina’s six-week ban on most abortions May 26, a day after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law. Judge Clifton B. Newman, an at-large judge of the South Carolina Circuit Court, said in a statement that it is his view […]
America Media to launch weekly ‘Preach’ podcast on Pentecost May 28 May 26, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments On Pentecost Sunday, May 28, America Media will launch a weekly podcast to help Christian preachers develop their craft “and captivate their congregations in more effective ways,” said a news release announcing the podcast.
South Carolina governor signs six-week abortion ban into law May 25, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Two days after the South Carolina Senate passed a six-week ban on most abortions in a 27-19 vote late May 23, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
After Dodgers reinstate plan to honor group, LA Archdiocese calls on Catholics to support women religious May 24, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The Archdiocese of Los Angeles called on “all Catholics and people of goodwill to stand against bigotry and hate in any form” after the Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated plans to honor a self-described “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns.”
LA Dodgers cancel plans to honor group criticized as anti-Catholic May 22, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News After criticism from Catholic groups and local fans, the Los Angeles Dodgers removed a self-described “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns” from its list of honorees at its annual Pride Night celebration in June.
Tyler bishop tweets that he ‘reject(s)’ Pope Francis’ ‘program of undermining the Deposit of Faith’ May 15, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, posted a controversial tweet May 12 in which he said he believes “Pope Francis is the Pope” but added that “it is time for me to say that I reject his program of undermining the Deposit of Faith.”
Annual collection for U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign set for May 20-21 May 14, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Journalism, News, World News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign supports media that connect the faithful with Christ.
From food distribution to trauma therapy, Ukrainian priest is on wound-healing mission for displaced Ukrainians May 7, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News For many Ukrainians pouring westward to flee conflict, the baroque 18th-century church with its distinct twin bell towers, standing tall above the old city’s red rooftops, proved a natural beacon for those propelled far from home.
Pope accepts resignation of Harrisburg, Pa. bishop, names Philadelphia auxiliary as successor April 25, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who is 75, and has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior of Philadelphia to succeed him.
