‘No, but…’: Despite papal denial, dialogue on women diaconate continues July 19, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: deacons, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Conversations about the role of women in the church and their ministerial functions are still being held at the highest levels of the Vatican.
Five ways Father Mike Schmitz says Catholics can be better evangelizers July 18, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Evangelization, News, World News Father Schmitz offered his wisdom on a number of topics — especially evangelization and the importance of Eucharist.
National congress delves into the Eucharist as ‘the greatest love story ever told’ July 18, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Hundreds of priests, around 100 bishops and several cardinals concelebrated the morning Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium July 18 — a liturgy that kicked off the first full day of National Eucharistic Congress that had officially opened the evening prior with a revival centered around a beautiful Holy Hour.
Pope visits children of Vatican employees attending summer camp July 18, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Youth Ministry Children of Vatican employees began their summer holidays at a new outdoor sports area and pool as part of an annual summer program.
NEC Baltimore travelers enthused about growing closer to Eucharist July 18, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News Nearly 100 travelers from the Archdiocese of Baltimore arrived in Indianapolis July 17 to participate in the National Eucharistic Congress, looking to revel in the shared joy of the culmination of a three-year faith journey.
‘Jesus, I trust in you’: National Eucharistic Congress opens with a powerful holy hour July 18, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated National Eucharistic Congress officially got underway on the evening of July 17 in Indianapolis.
Alleged victims of Father Rupnik praise Lourdes, Knights of Columbus July 18, 2024By Federica Tourn OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Knights of Columbus, News, World News – Alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik welcomed the decisions of the Knights of Columbus and Lourdes sanctuary regarding the ex-Jesuit’s mosaics, saying they are “grateful.” “Words are not enough to show solidarity with the victims; actions are needed,” one of the women told OSV News.
Second archdiocese gun buyback aims to foster peace in Baltimore July 18, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Gun Violence, Local News, News, Our Faith in Action The archdiocese’s goal this year is to raise $100,000 for the buyback. Held in partnership with the Baltimore Police Department, the buyback hopes to reduce the number of guns in the community.
Juliette and Isabella Whittaker feel love, support at raucous Olympic send-off at Mount de Sales July 17, 2024By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Olympics, Schools, Sports Juliette and Isabella Whittaker, a pair of Mount de Sales alums, received a raucous send-off rally in front of about 250 people at the school July 18 as they prepared to fly to Paris on July 24.
Excitement, expectation build ahead of National Eucharistic Congress’ opening revival night July 17, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The streets outside Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis were abuzz with excitement July 17 as Catholics of all ages and walks of life gathered for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the first such congress in 83 years.
Texas AG appeals after state judge rejects effort to shut down Catholic border ministry July 17, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a direct appeal July 15 to the Texas Supreme Court seeking to revive his effort to shut down Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, a Catholic nonprofit serving migrants, after a state judge earlier the same month dismissed his lawsuit.
Judge rules attorney general cannot enforce subpoena against Seattle Archdiocese July 17, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A judge ruled July 12 that the Washington state attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena for clergy abuse records against the Archdiocese of Seattle, specifically noting that the religious exemption in the state Charitable Trust Act stands.
