LA archbishop calls for ‘respect’ for others’ beliefs ahead of Dodger honors for ‘Sisters’ drag group June 19, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez called for “respect for the belief of others” at a noon Mass hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers honored a controversial drag group at its annual Pride Night event.
Sales of hats NFL player created raises money for Catholic facility that helps people with special needs June 17, 2023By John Shaughnessy OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Through the sales of his personally designed hats in the past seven months, Ted Karras — a 2011 graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and now an offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals — has helped raise nearly $400,000 for the Village of Merici, an organization that provides housing, support services and educational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
U.S. archbishops, cardinal call for reparation and prayer to Sacred Heart amid ‘blasphemy’ June 13, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Two archbishops and a cardinal are calling on Catholics in the U.S. to pray and make reparations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as a professional sports team plans to honor a group parodying women religious.
Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation June 13, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men’s or women’s sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll.
During Super Bowl winners’ White House visit, Kansas City Chiefs kicker champions pro-life message June 8, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Sports, World News The Kansas City Chiefs were honored with a June 6 invitation to the White House by President Joe Biden following their victory in this year’s Super Bowl. The visit took an unexpected turn as Harrison Butker, the kicker who secured the game-winning field goal, used the occasion to shed light on the most vulnerable.
Dodgers’ faith night ‘not enough’ to address controversy over LGBTQ+ group, anti-Catholic concerns June 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to host a July 30 Christian Faith and Family Day does not allay concerns and outrage over the team’s plans to honor a self-described “order of drag, queer and LGBTQ+ nuns,” Catholic experts told OSV News.
Nationals pitcher, Dodgers players join chorus criticizing LA team for plan to honor ‘Sisters’ drag group June 1, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams, known for his devout Catholic faith and prominent tattoos, expressed his disappointment with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to re-invite and honor a controversial group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
In honoring anti-Catholic activists, L.A. Dodgers strike out May 25, 2023By Father Patrick Briscoe Filed Under: Commentary, Sports The Dodgers should be ashamed of themselves.
After Dodgers reinstate plan to honor group, LA Archdiocese calls on Catholics to support women religious May 24, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The Archdiocese of Los Angeles called on “all Catholics and people of goodwill to stand against bigotry and hate in any form” after the Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated plans to honor a self-described “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns.”
LA Dodgers cancel plans to honor group criticized as anti-Catholic May 22, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News After criticism from Catholic groups and local fans, the Los Angeles Dodgers removed a self-described “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns” from its list of honorees at its annual Pride Night celebration in June.
Pathfinding college athletic director stepping down at Mount May 17, 2023By Adam Zielonka Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Lynne Robinson plans to retire in August, capping a 42-year career at the Catholic university in Emmitsburg during which she touched countless lives throughout the athletic department.
Why Harrison Butker’s commencement address was a solid ‘goal’ May 15, 2023By Father Patrick Briscoe OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Commentary, Sports Directly addressing today’s loneliness epidemic, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker proceeded to offer the class of 2023 some powerful countercultural advice.
