Catholic immigration advocates concerned over proposed rule change to asylum May 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic immigration advocates are paying close attention to — and expressing concern about — a possible change in how asylum claims are processed by U.S. immigration officials, as well as updates in the use of classified information in immigration proceedings.
Hope in a wounded church May 13, 2024By Teresa Pitt Green OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Commentary It is in this relationship we are safe and drawn to new life apart from the ravages of sin and evil.
A basket of flowers May 13, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God always provides what we need. He gives us the strength and the creativity and even the companions to handle those surprise situations – and even at the most difficult times, he accompanies us.
Hispanic ministry organization’s webinar highlights ways to mentor young Latino leaders May 13, 2024By Armando Machado OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry At a recent virtual gathering, ministry leaders in the United States and Latin American countries talked about ways to forge paths for “pastoral juvenil,” or ministry with Hispanic youth and young adults.
Boy Scouts of America rebranding in 2025 not expected to impact Catholic scouts May 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Youth Ministry A change in name for the Boy Scouts of America will not affect affiliated Catholic scout troops, the executive director of the Catholic Church’s official committee overseeing Scouting programs in the U.S. told OSV News.
Movie Review: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ May 13, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The values promoted in Josh Friedman’s script are certainly on target. And it’s easy to root for youthful Noa and his allies. Yet the pace is slow and there’s a lumbering feel to the proceedings.
Syro-Malabar divisions over liturgy are work of the devil, pope says May 13, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The divisions within the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in India are the work of the devil, who has convinced some people, including priests, that their way is the only way to celebrate the Eucharist, Pope Francis said.
Louisiana first Communion Mass disrupted by gunman May 13, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A first Communion Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, La., was disrupted May 11 after a teenager attempted to enter the church with a rifle.
Peace in politics, in the world starts in people’s hearts, pope says May 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The pope met with some 350 participants of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity being held May 10-11.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage pilgrims walk among American saints on Eastern route May 13, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News By boats, over bridges and along byways, pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s eastern route will accompany the Eucharist to many sites associated with America’s saints as they make their way across eight states and the District of Columbia.
Archbishop Lori to ordain six transitional deacons, two permanent deacons May 13, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain six transitional deacons and two permanent deacons during a 10 a.m. Mass May 18 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Those ordained as transitional deacons are expected to later be ordained to the priesthood, while permanent deacons will remain deacons.
Catholic Rural Life marks a century and plans to sow spiritual seeds for another 100 years May 12, 2024By Anna Wilgenbusch OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News For the past 100 years, Catholic Rural Life has ministered to Catholics like Jim Glisczinski who live and work in a rural setting.
