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Sights & Sounds: Catholic Elementary Schools Celebrate Eighth-Grade Graduates
Catholic elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of Newark marked the close of the academic year by honoring their eighth-grade graduates during graduation ceremonies. Joined by family, friends, faculty, clergy, and … Learn More
Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation
As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the 13 former British colonies were being transformed into the United States, American Catholics faced an obvious, urgent challenge: to win … Learn More
St. Augustine’s guide to a holy summer rest
Somewhere between the last work email and the first day of vacation, something goes wrong. We arrive at the beach, the mountains, or the family home with our phones still … Learn More
Father John Gordon talks about evangelization and being ‘on fire for the Lord’
For nearly 38 years, Father John Gordon has served the people of the Archdiocese of Newark in a wide variety of ministerial roles, including his current position as Secretary for … Learn More
Parish bids farewell to Pallottine Fathers with gratitude, fond memories
On June 30, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, commonly known as the Pallottines, concluded its pastoral administration of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Fairview, NJ, after 103 years … Learn More
Cardinals: Back-to-back consistories forging new bonds within Church
Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has … Learn More
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- Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?
by Paulina Guzik on July 2, 2026 at 3:38 pmThe apostolic mandate is required to proceed with bishops' consecrations, which the society did not have for the July 1 ceremony.. The post Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean? first appeared on OSV News.
- Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theatersby John Mulderig on July 2, 2026 at 2:22 pm
"The Passion of the Christ," will return to theaters Sept. 10-17. The film is being distributed jointly by Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment. The post Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters first appeared on OSV News.
- Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nationby Russell Shaw on July 2, 2026 at 10:11 am
Editor’s note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) — As the Revolutionary War… The post Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholic hikes up Massachusetts mountain carrying 130-pound cross to honor Christby OSV News on July 2, 2026 at 10:00 am
"Noah took the cross all the way to the summit, which was a beautiful witness to all the people who were just on the mountain for exercise." The post Catholic hikes up Massachusetts mountain carrying 130-pound cross to honor Christ first appeared on OSV News.
- Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United Statesby D.D. Emmons on July 1, 2026 at 9:57 pm
(OSV News) — On May 17, 1846, the U.S. bishops, 23 in number, consecrated the United States of America to the patronage of the Blessed Mother under the title of… The post Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United States first appeared on OSV News.
