After son’s abuse, Louisiana deacon and family join Anglican church, incurring excommunication March 25, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News A permanent deacon in the Diocese of Lafayette, La., whose then-teenage son was molested by the priest he once served alongside, is now excommunicated after leaving his ministry, because he formally left the Catholic Church, according to the recent decree written by his bishop.
Russian, Ukrainian church leaders react to Moscow terror attack March 25, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s Catholic archbishop has echoed condemnations of a March 22 terror assault which left dozens dead and injured at a Moscow concert venue, although a bishop from war-torn Ukraine warned the atrocity should also remind Russians of what his country was suffering at their hands.
Welcome Circles guide communities to help migrant families navigate new horizons March 25, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic communities across the U.S. have been supporting migrant families arriving in the United States fleeing crisis situations by participating in the Welcome Circles, a program developed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Department of Migration and Refugee Services.
Down syndrome advocates call for Catholics to help parents embrace ‘dreams, not fears’ March 25, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News If there can be said to be a vanishing population in the United States, one demographic immediately stands out: people living with Down syndrome.
Paulists revamp ministries, showing need to ‘triple the ask’ for religious vocations March 24, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News The Paulist Fathers, a missionary society of Catholic priests, announced March 13 that it would wind down its presence at two universities and three parishes in the U.S., while folding three other initiatives.
Work brings back their dignity, say West Bank priests who support unemployed Christians March 24, 2024By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israeli communities that left 1,200 dead and over 250 kidnapped, Lo’ay Ayyad, 48, a father of two and a successful veteran tour guide in the region, has been largely unemployed as the tourism industry has come to a halt and he has used up almost all his savings.
Expert: Racial division is hurting the church — here’s what Catholics can do about it March 24, 2024By Robert Alan Glover OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News Daryl Grigsby, the well-known African American commentator, author and convert to Catholicism 25 years ago, hosted a March 7 webinar on the thorny subject of racism, apparent indifference to it and what can be done about it in the Catholic Church.
Poland marks 80 years since Ulma family’s death, sees ‘beautiful graces received’ through them March 24, 2024By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News As Poles commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of Blessed Józef and Wiktoria Ulma with their seven children, the world, six months into their beatification, is stunned to learn about the martyrs from the village of Markowa, who are already working little miracles in peoples’ lives.
Church has a crucial role in combating polarization, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say March 23, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Bishops, Feature, News, World News The church has a crucial role in combating the rise of polarization, panelists said at a March 20 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops’ conference and other Catholic groups.
Gospels hold clues for role of women, men in the church, panel says March 23, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Gospels have a lot to contribute to current discussions about the role of women and men in the life of the church, three Italian theologians said during a panel discussion in Rome.
Olympic gold medalist tells her story of ‘running from fear to faith’ in new memoir March 23, 2024By Kelly Nicholaides OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Sports, World News Over the years, Syndey McLaughlin grew up, learned to prioritize her goals, and leaned into her faith, she reveals in her new memoir, “Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith.”
Spending bill grants PEPFAR one-year extension March 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. government’s global effort to combat HIV/AIDS was granted a one-year extension in the government funding package Congress is expected to approve, ending an impasse over the program’s reauthorization — for now.
