Virgin Mary statue vandalized at national shrine in Washington February 16, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News – The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has once again been targeted by vandals. This time, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the north lawn of the basilica grounds, located in an area known as Mary’s Garden, suffered severe damage.
Five great Lenten reads February 15, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Lent The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way.
Pope accepts resignation of Maine bishop, names St. Mary’s Seminary grad as successor February 13, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland, Maine, and appointed as his successor Father James T. Ruggieri, a pastor in the Diocese of Providence, R.I.
Seattle Archdiocese to consolidate, combine 136 Catholic parishes into 60 ‘parish families’ February 12, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News – Archbishop Paul D. Etienne Feb. 3 released the final list of parish families as part of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Partners in the Gospel strategic planning initiative.
U.S. couple to serve as international coordinators for Retrouvaille marriage ministry February 2, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, World News For three days, the pair joined couples from around the world in Cape Town, South Africa, at the International Council Meeting of Retrouvaille, a peer ministry for those struggling in their marriages.
Award-winning creator of ‘Barbie’ gears up to adapt beloved ‘Narnia’ series for Netflix January 30, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Renowned filmmaker Greta Gerwig, fresh off the success of her record-breaking box office hit “Barbie,” is gearing up for her next major project — the adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved children’s series, “The Chronicles of Narnia,” for Netflix.
‘We give thanks to God!’ says Haiti archbishop as six nuns are freed from captivity January 25, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The six nuns kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 19 have been freed, and the archbishop of the capital was overjoyed and thankful at the news.
Letter signed by 18 bishops urges U.S. to redirect military spending to fund human needs January 23, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Social Justice, World News At least 18 Catholic bishops have signed on to a call by PAX Christi USA for the U.S. government to redirect military spending to fund human need.
Pray, and take action to proclaim life is God’s ‘precious gift,’ says bishops’ pro-life chair January 17, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning the landmark Roe ruling, “human life remains gravely threatened by legalized abortion in most states and it continues to be aggressively promoted at the federal level,” the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said Jan. 16.
Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King’s ‘rallying cry’ to confront today’s ‘evils of racism’ January 15, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News The Jan. 15 federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a time to “pause and reflect” on his “indelible legacy” and “his rallying cry in the pursuit of justice and peace,” the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement.
U.S. Catholics urged to pray novena for life Jan. 16-24 January 12, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics nationwide to pray “9 Days for Life” Jan. 16-24.
As African bishops say no to same-sex blessings, French bishops will conduct them ‘generously’ January 11, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Citing cultural differences and doctrinal confusion, the bishops’ conferences across Africa ruled that same-sex blessings will not be carried out in the continent.
