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Sights & Sounds: Wintry scenes around the Archdiocese of Newark
Ever since the Archdiocese of Newark faced a major snowstorm two weeks ago, there has been little reprieve from the cold temperatures that preceded it. While many are now yearning … Learn More
Four Chaplains model the Beatitudes for us, Bishop Chau says
Eighty-three years ago, on Feb. 3, 1943, a vessel transporting U.S. soldiers was torpedoed by a German submarine while crossing the Labrador Sea. Four chaplains aboard the USAT Dorchester – … Learn More
Pope says more must be done to protect children worldwide
The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities to succeed and at greater risk of suffering abuse, Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
St. Josephine Bakhita, patron of human trafficking victims, teaches us hope
St. Josephine Bakhita, whose feast is celebrated on Feb. 8, was kidnapped at a young age and sold into slavery. She experienced firsthand the horrors of humanity, but later, after … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Dominican community honors Our Lady of Altagracia
On Jan. 23, members of the Dominican Community from the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, braving freezing temperatures to honor … Learn More
US bishops on Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’
On Feb. 3, two U.S. bishops urged Catholics to be “faithful stewards of memory” and “courageous witnesses to truth” during Black History Month, observed in February. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia … Learn More
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- Archbishop Hicks: World will always ‘need a missionary Church,’ and ‘the mission is before us’
by Gina Christian on February 6, 2026 at 11:56 pmNEW YORK (OSV News) — The world “always has and always will need a missionary Church,” said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks in his first public homily as the new shepherd… The post Archbishop Hicks: World will always ‘need a missionary Church,’ and ‘the mission is before us’ first appeared on OSV News.
- 2 major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minorsby Kate Scanlon on February 6, 2026 at 9:04 pm
"In the absence of clear evidence, the AMA agrees with ASPS that surgical interventions in minors should be generally deferred to adulthood." The post 2 major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minors first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Homily for the installation of Archbishop Ronald A. Hicksby Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks on February 6, 2026 at 8:33 pm
"We exist to follow Jesus, who fed the hungry, healed those ill in body and spirit, rejected hatred and proclaimed love." The post Full text: Homily for the installation of Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of chastity apostolate for Catholics with same-sex attractionsby Courtney Mares on February 6, 2026 at 7:59 pm
Founded in 1980 by Father John Harvey at the request of then-Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York, Courage has grown to more than 160 chapters in 15 countries. The post Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of chastity apostolate for Catholics with same-sex attractions first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV urges Christian formators to learn from ‘spiritual giants’ like Augustineby Courtney Mares on February 6, 2026 at 7:12 pm
"We are called to share what we live, with generosity, sincere love for souls, willingness to suffer for others, and unreserved dedication," Pope Leo said. The post Pope Leo XIV urges Christian formators to learn from ‘spiritual giants’ like Augustine first appeared on OSV News.
