Bishop Strickland removed from diocese after accusing pope of backing ‘attack on the sacred’ November 11, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, the Holy See Press Office announced Nov. 11. Simultaneously, Francis has appointed Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin as apostolic administrator to oversee the diocese until a new bishop is appointed.
Seven new books to help feed your mind and your faith November 11, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, News, World News In this year’s annual fall book review, we offer seven selections to support you in your faith journey:
Saint in the Graveyard: How did the bones of St. Justin wind up in Annapolis? November 10, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints The bones of St. Justin, a martyr of the early 300s, are buried in a Redemptorist cemetery at St. Mary in Annapolis.
Leader dedicated to making communities safer to receive award from CCHD November 10, 2023By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Ivonn Rivera, a wife, mother and community leader from San Jose, California, is the winner of the Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership 2023 Award from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the U.S. Catholic bishops’ domestic anti-poverty program.
Matthew Perry’s surprising prayer reminds us to pray, even for the famous November 10, 2023By Kathryn Jean Lopez OSV News Filed Under: Commentary I have no reason to believe Matthew Perry was schooled in St. Ignatius Loyola, but like a good Ignatian student, he would return to that moment to remember the certainty of God.
‘God dwells here’: Experts cite three keys to keep churches holy during secular use November 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Canon law, communication and a “new mindfulness” of God’s presence can safeguard the sanctity of Catholic churches during occasional secular use, diocesan experts told OSV News.
A glimpse into a father’s love November 9, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I always love watching the children approach the altar for a blessing on their way to learn about God during the Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
Italian consul fights to save UK girl’s life after judge orders removal of life support November 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News An appeal has been filed challenging a Nov. 8 ruling by a British judge that Indi Gregory’s life support must be removed at the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham or a hospice and not at home, contrary to the wishes of her parents and despite the Italian government granting her citizenship and offering to further care for her at the country’s own cost.
Vatican foreign minister calls religious freedom ‘indispensable’ to conflict resolution November 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News During on an official visit to Australia, one of the Vatican’s top diplomats affirmed the importance of religious freedom in promoting peace and resolving global conflicts.
Senior fights Parkinson’s with boxing training November 9, 2023By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seniors, Sports Boxing might not be the first exercise that comes to mind for seniors, but for John Thaler, 76, it’s just what the doctor ordered.
New Catholic Charities USA leader: We are called to do a “very noble, holy work” November 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, World News Kerry Alys Robinson, the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the organization dedicated to carrying out the domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic Church in the United States, says its mission isn’t only to be generous, but to inspire generosity in turn.
Mass marks centennial of founding of first seminary in U.S. for Black seminarians November 9, 2023By Terrance Dickson OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News The first four African Americans to be ordained Catholic priests at St. Augustine Seminary in Mississippi in 1934 “stood tall in the midst of segregated times,” said retired Bishop J. Terry Steib of Memphis, Tenn.
