Texas bishop pleads with faithful not to worship with, support Carmelite nuns affiliated with SSPX September 18, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Uncategorized, World News A Texas bishop is urging Catholics in his diocese not to participate in sacraments with, or financially support, a community of Discalced Carmelite nuns who recently announced a formal association with the Society of St. Pius X.
Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, chemistry professor and school administrator, dies at 99 September 13, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 11 at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart for Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, who died Sept. 4 at Convent at Springwell, her community’s retirement home in Mount Washington. She was 99.
Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral September 12, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Uncategorized, World News At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Pope calls for ‘truth and justice’ for 2020 Beirut port explosion August 27, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Uncategorized Four years after the catastrophic explosion that rocked the port of Beirut, killing some 220 people and injuring more than 6,000 others, Pope Francis joined Lebanese families in calling for an investigation into the deadly blast.
Sharing God’s love can make a difference in the world, cardinal says August 20, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Uncategorized Writing on behalf of Pope Francis, Cardinal Parolin said a joint commitment to sharing God’s love for every person “can generate a new world, where the love that was shown to us in Christ triumphs in the end, and the entire planet becomes a temple of fraternity.”
Olympic Village is an ‘extraordinary place,’ says head of Holy Games August 8, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized If one were looking for the busiest woman in the church of France these days, Isabelle de Chatellus, 46, from the Diocese of Versailles, is most probably the one.
Grace should cause awe, like a summer snowfall would, pope says August 5, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Uncategorized Whether or not Mary caused snow to fall in Rome on a summer day more than 1,600 years ago, Christians know that God’s grace is always undeserved, always beautiful and literally awesome, Pope Francis said.
Catholic filmmaker Sean McNamara offers insights on faith and the movie industry August 4, 2024By Sister Hosea Rupprecht OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized There are some shining lights in Hollywood whose active faith seeps into the stories they tell through their art. One such shining light is Sean McNamara.
That Pommel Horse Guy August 3, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Olympics, Open Window, Uncategorized His name is Stephen Nedoroscik, but they call him Clark Kent. After hours of waiting for his turn, he pulls off his glasses, strides up to the pommel horse, swings around with incredible skill and strength, and dismounts. He’s an athlete and an artist. He has an eye condition that prevents him seeing while he’s […]
Biden calls for sweeping changes to high court, including term limits and enforceable ethics code July 30, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized President Joe Biden July 29 called for legislation and a constitutional amendment that would result in massive changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code.
Four deacons appointed to guide Hispanic Charismatic Renewal July 29, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Archbishop William E. Lori announced July 29 that he has appointed four deacons as regional advisers to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic Charismatic Renewal prayer groups.
FOMO and the National Eucharistic Congress July 20, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized I pray that this is a fruitful experience for those who are there, of course. But I have to imagine that an event like this can have a profound impact far beyond the event itself.
