Experts: Vatican declaration on blessings walks a fine line on marriage, pastoral care December 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments A new declaration from the Vatican on pastoral blessings does not change the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, Catholic experts told OSV News, but seeks to extend the church’s accompaniment to those in irregular situations.
Quirk of calendar requires two obligations for Masses at Christmas time December 4, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments The Catholic faithful have an obligation to attend Mass twice between the afternoon of Dec. 23 and Dec. 25, to participate in Masses for the fourth Sunday of Advent, and for Christmas.
‘God dwells here’: Experts cite three keys to keep churches holy during secular use November 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Canon law, communication and a “new mindfulness” of God’s presence can safeguard the sanctity of Catholic churches during occasional secular use, diocesan experts told OSV News.
Shrine to only approved U.S. Marian apparition gets ready for first solemnity September 23, 2023By Sam Lucero OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments On Oct. 9, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion celebrates the 164th anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s second and third apparitions to Adele Brise — the only approved Marian apparitions in the United States. While the observance has long been a yearly event, this is the first year the liturgy is marked as a solemnity.
Cardinal Dolan: Are Sunday Masses just too long? September 21, 2023By Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments An hour-and-a-half Mass — not just on solemnities, but every Sunday — has become normal, and they candidly propose that this is one of the factors driving people away.
How to defeat the liturgy of the wandering mind September 14, 2023By Ava Lalor OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments God takes our imperfect worship and is grateful for whatever we offer, but what he wants above all else is a heart focused on him.
Vatican confirms pope sent envoy to India to resolve liturgical dispute August 10, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments As controversy and deep division continued in an Indian archdiocese over the direction the priest faces during the celebration of the liturgy, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis named Slovak Archbishop Cyril Vasil of Košice as his pontifical delegate to help resolve the dispute.
Where will God move you if you say ‘yes’ to adoration? July 8, 2023By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Worship & Sacraments The fruits that came from that regular “visit” were undeniable — peace, direction, clarity, further commitment to my faith.
Vatican provides Bible readings for Mass to pray for continence June 27, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments he Latin version of the Roman Missal, the book of prayers used for Mass, includes a special set of prayers for a Mass with the intention of praying for “continence” or self-restraint, specifically as it regards sexuality.
Eucharistic processions on Corpus Christi around U.S. promote devotion to Real Presence June 14, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Over the centuries, the tradition of processing with the Eucharist through the streets on the feast of Corpus Christi has spread throughout the Catholic Church and become a revered tradition for Catholics all over the world.
Pew: Online worship still satisfying, but in-person worship now more popular June 13, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has officially ended.
A host of sacramental statistics: Vatican tracks practice of the faith June 1, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments The Central Office of Church Statistics, a department of the Vatican Secretariat of State, keeps track of baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and Catholic marriages reported by dioceses around the world.
