Ash Wednesday collection ‘gives hope’ to reborn Church in Central, Eastern Europe February 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Giving, News, World News Since 1991, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has held an annual Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, with funds supporting the Catholic Church in the former Czechoslovakia, Soviet Union and Yugoslavia — a total of 28 current nations.
Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate February 16, 2026By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have urged Catholics not to confuse their movement with the more controversial Society of St. Pius X, commonly referred to as SSPX, whose leaders currently risk excommunication by threatening to ordain their own bishops.
A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope says February 16, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News An authentic Christian community knows how to sincerely and joyfully welcome everyone: Catholics, non-Catholics and people of no faith at all, Pope Leo XIV said.
Federal judge orders Catholic group be let into ICE facility on Ash Wednesday February 16, 2026By Simone Orendain Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Lent, News, Religious Freedom, World News A federal district judge granted a preliminary injunction Feb. 12 that will allow clergy, religious and Catholic social justice advocates to enter a Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility west of Chicago on Ash Wednesday to provide ashes and holy Communion.
Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo February 16, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, 77, and has appointed retired Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, 76, as apostolic administrator of the diocese until a new bishop is appointed and installed.
‘Operation Metro Surge’ in Minneapolis is ending but needs continue for immigrant families February 16, 2026By Joe Ruff The Catholic Spirit Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Redemptorist Father John Schmidt, pastor of St. Alphonsus in Brooklyn Center, was cautiously optimistic as he heard the news Feb. 12 that “Operation Metro Surge” was nearing an end.
From discipleship to apostleship: SEEK promises encounter with Christ that continues February 16, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry FOCUS announced SEEK 2027 will take place Jan. 1-5 in two cities that have hosted it before: San Antonio and Columbus, Ohio. The local bishops, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio and Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus, welcomed the news.
Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts February 16, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Giving, Lent, News, Social Justice, World News A familiar Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services — the official relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S. — CRS Rice Bowl offers faith communities in every diocese throughout the United States the opportunity to put their faith into action.
French priest hears confessions while riding chairlift in the Alps February 15, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News, Worship & Sacraments Father Geoffroy Génin is a 69-year-old French priest whose appearance is sometimes unusual. Tall and slim, he has the look of an athlete. Once a week, he can be seen on the ski slopes, in the heart of a magnificent snow-covered valley in the Alps.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s cousin credits him with her life February 15, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Saints, World News Rosemarie Costello says she is alive today because of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, her cousin. He introduced her parents, after all.
Oldest priest in Archdiocese of Newark reflects on 104 years of life and 78 years of ministry February 14, 2026By OSV News Jersey Catholic Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vocations, World News At age 104, Msgr. James C. Turro is the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark — and possibly the United States — and also holds the distinction of being the oldest living alumnus of Seton Hall University.
A quick history of Mardi Gras February 14, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News In times of greater Lenten austerity in Catholic countries, Mardi Gras offered an opportunity for households to consume some foods they would not enjoy until Easter.
