11-year-old leads annual food drive, delivers 200+ bags to Mercy House
In the spirit of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which calls for acts of mercy and solidarity, 11-year-old Dante Olshefski has taken that mission to heart in remarkable fashion. … Learn More
How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena
This year, the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., is taking place on Jan. 24. Ahead of the march, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting … Learn More
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to focus on Creed
As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share.
11-year-old leads annual food drive, delivers 200+ bags to Mercy House
In the spirit of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which calls for acts of mercy and solidarity, 11-year-old Dante Olshefski has taken that mission to heart in remarkable fashion. … Learn More
How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena
This year, the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., is taking place on Jan. 24. Ahead of the march, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting … Learn More
Montclair church celebrates Three Kings Day with parade
Immaculate Conception Church in Montclair celebrated its third annual Three Kings Parade on Sunday, Jan. 12, following the 10:30 AM Mass. The vibrant event, which honored the Epiphany, featured live … Learn More
SEEK25: Transforming college students’ faith across the Archdiocese of Newark
The SEEK25 Conference, an annual event hosted by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), had a lasting impact on over 21,000 attendees across three locations—Salt Lake City, Utah; Washington, … Learn More
Faith leaders unite to oppose mass deportations, vow to protect immigrant families
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Bishop Mark J. Seitz, and numerous Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish religious leaders took part in an interfaith immigration prayer event on Jan. 13.
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- US declares genocide in Sudan as country undergoes ‘unimaginable’ sufferingby Fredrick Nzwili on January 16, 2025 at 8:32 pm
(OSV News) — Amid what a Catholic charity called “unimaginable” suffering of civilians trapped in civil war brutality in Sudan, the United States declared that one of the fighting factions is… The post US declares genocide in Sudan as country undergoes ‘unimaginable’ suffering first appeared on OSV News.
- Report: 20 years of data shows clerical abuse allegations down in USby Gina Christian on January 16, 2025 at 8:07 pm
(OSV News) — A new report confirms OSV News’ previous finding that U.S. Catholic dioceses and eparchies have paid more than $5 billion to settle abuse claims filed over the past… The post Report: 20 years of data shows clerical abuse allegations down in US first appeared on OSV News.
- How will JD Vance’s newly found Catholic faith affect his vice presidential role?by Kimberley Heatherington on January 16, 2025 at 7:36 pm
(OSV News) — Vice President-elect JD Vance’s wife, Usha, a practicing Hindu, once told him that she believed his 2019 conversion to Catholicism “was good for you.” Reflecting on her… The post How will JD Vance’s newly found Catholic faith affect his vice presidential role? first appeared on OSV News.
- Celebrity food trucks and prayers: Pasadena’s fire refugees get help in many formsby Natalie Romano on January 16, 2025 at 7:17 pm
PASADENA, Calif. (OSV News) — Because the Eaton Fire consumed his Altadena home — along with his work truck and tools — Lorenzo Cervantes has no permanent place to live, and… The post Celebrity food trucks and prayers: Pasadena’s fire refugees get help in many forms first appeared on OSV News.
- US bishops report flags 5 top areas of ‘critical concern’ on religious libertyby Kate Scanlon on January 16, 2025 at 6:37 pm
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A new annual report by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops identified what it called five areas of critical concern, defined as both threats and opportunities,… The post US bishops report flags 5 top areas of ‘critical concern’ on religious liberty first appeared on OSV News.