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Bishops urge Census Bureau to withdraw proposed rule changes
U.S. bishops are opposing proposed Census Bureau rule changes that would determine who is counted for congressional apportionment in the 2030 census, arguing that excluding noncitizens without lawful permanent resident … Learn More
Students open their hearts to Christ during retreat weekend
“Jesus isn’t just the source and summit of this retreat. He’s meant to be the source and summit of our lives,” said Father Jim Chern, director of campus ministry for … Learn More
Why is Catholic art sometimes so gruesome?
I remember once being shown a statue of St. Bartholomew inside a church. The saint had a flowing robe elegantly wrapped around him. It seemed nice. I liked it. The … Learn More
Metuchen welcomes its sixth shepherd
The people of Metuchen were overjoyed to welcome the Most Reverend Michael Arsenio Saporito as their sixth Bishop during an installation Mass held on Oct. 22 in Sacred Heart Parish, … Learn More
From the Archives: All Saints Parish Jubilee Mass, 1971
All Saints Parish in Jersey City celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Jubilee Mass on October 31, 1971, the vigil of All Saints Day.
Sights & Sounds: Fall fun as school year kicks into full gear
The school year has kicked into full gear and Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Newark are once again fertile ground for learning. In addition to their traditional studies in … Learn More
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- Notre Dame vs. Villanova in Rome: When Catholic loyalties collide, who gets the cheers?
by John Knebels on October 27, 2026 at 9:25 pmFor Catholic basketball fans, an upcoming contest between Notre Dame and Villanova in the Eternal City might present something of a spiritual dilemma. The post Notre Dame vs. Villanova in Rome: When Catholic loyalties collide, who gets the cheers? first appeared on OSV News.
- Who is St. Gregory the Illuminator?by Katie Yoder on October 27, 2026 at 8:22 pm
"St. Gregory doesn't belong only to Armenians. He belongs to every Catholic and, in a real sense, to every Christian." The post Who is St. Gregory the Illuminator? first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo to offer 12 public Masses in November, including in a Rome cemeteryby Courtney Mares on October 27, 2026 at 7:03 pm
The day after returning from South America, Pope Leo will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica marking the 400th anniversary of the basilica's dedication. The post Pope Leo to offer 12 public Masses in November, including in a Rome cemetery first appeared on OSV News.
- Be witnesses of God’s love, nuncio urges Baltimore Catholics in visit to nation’s oldest seeby George P. Matysek, Jr. on October 27, 2026 at 2:29 pm
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Catholics have long contributed to the nation's civic and spiritual life, the nuncio to the U.S. said. The post Be witnesses of God’s love, nuncio urges Baltimore Catholics in visit to nation’s oldest see first appeared on OSV News.
- Ethiopian Orthodox leaders call for justice, protection after 60 Christians killed in attacksby Junno Arocho Esteves on October 27, 2026 at 2:20 pm
"Horrific" attacks "in the Arsi Diocese and in various regions across our nation have been consistently and continually escalating over time." The post Ethiopian Orthodox leaders call for justice, protection after 60 Christians killed in attacks first appeared on OSV News.
