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Sights & Sounds: 120 engaged couples blessed by Bishop Chau
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office for Family Life Ministry honored the sacrament of marriage by celebrating its first-ever Mass for Engaged Couples on Aug. 23 at the Cathedral Basilica of … Learn More
Pope Leo says Mass participation cannot be passive
“Firmly rooted” in the Church’s living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more “consciously … Learn More
Difficult teens? Look to St. Monica for inspiration
As my children have grown into young adults, we’ve definitely had our ups and downs. When things were tricky, I’d end up questioning my skills as a mom, and question … Learn More
New catechetical leaders receive training, advice, and support
New parish catechetical leaders (PCLs) from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from Aug 18 – 20 for three days of training and formation. The … Learn More
Counter lies of hatred, power, with Catholic culture of love, pope says
The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to “re-arm” in a “culture of power,” Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
From the Archives: Blue Army Pilgrimage to Europe, 1954
Seventy-eight members of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima, today known as the World Apostolate of Fatima, board a plane en route to Europe, where they will make … Learn More
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- Kraków Archdiocese to review past, current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults
by Katarzyna Szalajko on August 26, 2026 at 7:10 pmThe new commission is among the first diocesan initiatives in Poland and the Catholic world focused specifically on adults harmed in Church settings. The post Kraków Archdiocese to review past, current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Let us be clear: this war must end,’ Archbishop Gallagher tells Russian authorities in Moscowby Junno Arocho Esteves on August 26, 2026 at 6:23 pm
The Vatican foreign minister urged Russian officials to end their war with Ukraine and to begin negotiations with the help of the international community. The post ‘Let us be clear: this war must end,’ Archbishop Gallagher tells Russian authorities in Moscow first appeared on OSV News.
- Memento moriby Greg Erlandson on August 26, 2026 at 6:14 pm
A reflection on the reminders of death that surround us. The post Memento mori first appeared on OSV News.
- Protestantism, piccolos and priesthood: Rector’s journey to leading the nation’s first seminaryby Gina Christian on August 26, 2026 at 5:43 pm
BALTIMORE (OSV News) — On Sept. 2, Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of the nation’s first Roman Catholic seminary, St. Mary’s Seminary… The post Protestantism, piccolos and priesthood: Rector’s journey to leading the nation’s first seminary first appeared on OSV News.
- Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionalsby D.D. Emmons on August 26, 2026 at 4:48 pm
(OSV News) — The Church has long offered Masses that recognize special occasions and special needs. Among such Masses are those for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a… The post Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionals first appeared on OSV News.
