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‘Pioneering’ retired Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Losten dies at age 95
WEB11 hours ago · Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @GinaJesseReina. (OSV News) -- A Ukrainian Catholic bishop whose legacy was one of "pioneering and lasting" achievements for both church and community has died in Connecticut at age 95. Retired Bishop Basil H. Losten died in the early hours of Sept. 15 in a Stamford, …
Uvalde, Texas church opens counseling facility for ongoing healing …
WEB14 hours ago · UVALDE, Texas (OSV News) -- Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde has opened a new, onsite counseling facility to provide ongoing community healing and support following the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The school held a grand opening ceremony Sept. 6, celebrating with key community partners and leaders in attendance, including representatives from
OSV introduces new, monthly Our Sunday Visitor magazine
WEBJul 17, 2024 · After 100 years of publishing a newspaper, Our Sunday Visitor is transitioning to a monthly lifestyle magazine that focuses on inspiring Catholics to live out their faith every day. The magazine will feature articles, conversations, stories, art and spiritual guidance from Catholic voices and will be available for subscription at a discounted rate.
As International Eucharistic Congress ends, Catholics can ‘shine …
WEB1 day ago · (OSV News) -- While the serious problems the world is facing are mostly beyond the control of the church, Catholics can "shine their light" and draw people to a path of peace and solidarity, said Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, the chairman of the board of the National Eucharigist Congress, Inc. After leading the
OSV News Showcase | August 16, 2024
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Father Michael Champagne of the Community of Jesus Crucified, climbs a ladder to remove the host from a 14-foot monstrance on the second day of Fête-Dieu du Mississippi in New Orleans Aug. 15, 2024, the feast of the Assumption of Mary. (OSV News photo/Jaymie Stuart Wolfe) Hi there! As I reflect on this past week’s news, I’m reminded that ...
Rural Life Mass celebrates God’s creation, strong faith and values …
WEB1 day ago · Rural Life Mass celebrates God’s creation, strong faith and values of farm life. Father Basil Tigga and Father Matthew Flatley distribute Communion during the inaugural Rural Life Mass of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Mo., on the Steinman family farm near Vienna Sept. 8, 2024. (OSV News photo/Annie Williams, The Catholic Missourian)
University of Notre Dame’s new president aims to be a bridge …
WEB1 day ago · NOTRE DAME, Ind. (OSV News) -- When Holy Cross Father Theodore Hesburgh became president of the University of Notre Dame in 1952, there was no search committee or formal inauguration ceremony. He received his "obedience" from the provincial superior. On the way out of church, his predecessor, Holy Cross Father John Cavanaugh, reached in his.
Nebraska Supreme Court rules both abortion initiatives will be on ...
WEB2 days ago · Kurt Jensen reports for OSV News from Washington. (OSV News) -- Competing initiatives on abortion will remain on the Nebraska ballot Nov. 5, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Sept. 13, the deadline to certify the state's November ballot. It was the second ruling in a week keeping …
OSV News announces Peter Jesserer Smith as its first national …
WEBAug 11, 2022 · Peter Jesserer Smith, a Catholic journalist and award-winning reporter, is the first national news and features editor for OSV News, a new wire service launching in 2023. He will cover national and international news, analysis, commentary and features from a Catholic perspective, featuring stories from diverse and marginalized Catholics.