Bishop Seitz: U.S. thriving depends on a more Christian and loving treatment of migrants April 16, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News As part of the immigration conference “Responding to Changing Realities at the U.S. Border and Beyond,” held April 11 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, Peter K. Kilpatrick, the university’s president, interviewed Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas.
N.J. pastor says parish ‘heartbroken’ over arson fire at their church, prays for perpetrator April 16, 2024By Jaimie Julia Winters OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News After an early morning fire April 4 reportedly set by a resident damaged the sanctuary of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Verona, the church could reopen its doors for Mass the weekend of April 20-21, said Father Peter G. Wehrle, pastor.
Archdiocese of Baltimore launches next phase of Mental Health Ministry with upcoming retreat April 16, 2024By Emily Littleton Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The next phase of the campaign launches May 15 with the St. Dymphna Mental Wellness Retreat, an opportunity to learn more about mental health, connect with others and build the foundation for parish ministries focused on mental health.
Catholic approach to migration seen as a chance to be ‘prophetic’ April 16, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Continuing to minister to migrants at the border and beyond while advocating for policies that uphold people’s dignity is a way the U.S. Catholic Church follows God’s call, said experts during an April 11 migration conference at The Catholic University of America in Washington.
Pressure for abortion liberalization sparks Catholic protests in Europe April 15, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Tens of thousands of Poles have joined church-backed street protests after legislators pressed ahead with plans to liberalize abortion in the traditionally Catholic country.
Social Ministry Convocation highlights need for ‘getting close and staying close’ April 15, 2024By Nicole Olea Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Attendees of the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 13 Social Ministry Convocation were greeted by a poignant sight as they approached Calvert Hall College High School: a pathway lined with blue pinwheels gently spinning in the breeze.
Notre Dame’s reopening is ‘occasion of spiritual awakening for France,’ cathedral’s rector says April 15, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News With the scaffolding removed from the newly installed spire of Notre Dame Cathedral and reconstruction work going full speed inside France’s most iconic church, the home of precious relics and a tourist site visited by millions of people yearly will be ready to reopen Dec. 8.
Share, listen to people’s encounter with Jesus, pope says April 15, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians must share their faith in the risen Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Catholic schools in Maryland find use for solar eclipse glasses April 15, 2024By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools around Maryland were tasked to find a place for all of those discarded glasses.
Radio Interview: Catholic musician Matt Maher hopes Eucharist can bring people together April 15, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview For Catholic singer-songwriter Matt Maher, the 17th chapter of John’s Gospel, in which the Lord prays that all will be one, has fueled his 20 years of itinerant ministry and traveling.
Cardinal Dolan, delegation continue CNEWA visit in Israel and Palestine, following Iran’s attack April 15, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine “feel safe and secure” April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.
Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims April 15, 2024By Marilyn Rodrigues OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The joy of Eastertide has turned to shock and bewilderment across Sydney’s Catholic community in the wake of a deadly knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping center April 13, in which seven people were killed and a dozen injured, including a nine-month-old baby.
