West Virginia diocese, community celebrate legacy of former Catholic school for African American students February 25, 2023By Colleen Rowan OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Catholic leaders, community leaders, former students and members of the community gathered inside Central Catholic High School’s gym in Wheeling to celebrate the history of the former Blessed Martin de Porres Catholic School for African American boys and girls.
Movie Review: ‘Cocaine Bear’ February 25, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews As scripted by Jimmy Warden, director Elizabeth Banks’ dark comedy, “Cocaine Bear,” starts out as an amusing ensemble piece about eccentric characters brought into contact by bizarre circumstances.
Looking for Lenten retreats? Here’s a sampling of what’s online or in-person February 25, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News Personal reflections are always an option for American Catholics on Ash Wednesday and beyond, but there are a wide range of experiences for those who want to participate in a group setting, including parish-level events and European travel. And virtual worship, so essential during the pandemic, is still making strides, even though Zoom events seem an awkward memory of a bad time.
Fellow prelates recall late Bishop O’Connell for his Gospel simplicity February 24, 2023By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News During his seven years as auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, Bishop David G. O’Connell made many friends — and a strong impression — among his brother bishops.
Judge orders release of redacted attorney general’s report on clergy child sexual abuse February 24, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Robert Taylor Jr. ruled Feb. 24 that a redacted version of the Maryland Attorney General Office’s report on child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore must be released publicly.
Make time this Lent to love the excluded, defenseless, despised, pope says February 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News The call to make sacrifices for others out of love remains urgent as so many people continue to suffer from war, violence, exclusion and poverty, Pope Francis said.
DeSantis disregards Catholic bishops on death penalty, oversees Florida’s 100th execution February 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., moved ahead with his latest execution Feb. 23, over the objections of Florida’s Catholic bishops who appealed to the governor to reverse course on capital punishment.
Sanctions against Syria ‘benefit no one,’ says papal envoy February 24, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Isolating Syria from the international community through sanctions “benefits no one” and complicates relief efforts to the millions left homeless after earthquakes devastated the country, said a top Vatican official who visited Turkey and Syria.
Defensores católicos de los inmigrantes condenan la norma fronteriza propuesta por Biden February 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: En Español La administración Biden propuso el 21 de febrero su medida de control fronterizo más restrictiva hasta la fecha, anunciando que planea emitir una norma temporal que bloquee a los solicitantes de asilo que crucen la frontera ilegalmente o que no soliciten primero protección en otras naciones antes de venir a Estados Unidos. Defensores católicos de los inmigrantes condenaron la propuesta.
Catholic immigration advocates condemn proposed Biden border rule February 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Biden administration Feb. 21 proposed its most restrictive border control measure to date, announcing it plans to issue a temporary rule blocking asylum-seekers who cross the border without authorization or who do not first apply for protections in other nations before coming to the United States.
Person or thing? February 24, 2023By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Maryland General Assembly, Respect Life Violence against the unborn and violence against the chronically and terminally ill are indeed manifestations of the culture of death – the cheapening of human life.
U.S. bishops call for prayer, fasting and aid to end Ukraine war February 24, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks its first anniversary, the U.S. bishops’ international policy chairman pleaded for peace amid a war that has left “no corner of the globe untouched.”
