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At installation, NY Archbishop Ronald Hicks calls for ‘missionary Church’
The world “always has and always will need a missionary Church,” said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks in his first homily as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York. “The mission … Learn More
From the Archives: National Marriage Week, 1966
Benedictine Sisters discussed marriage and the Christian Family with lay couples and priests at a workshop at the Benedictine Motherhouse in Elizabeth on February 27, 1966. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark … Learn More
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
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- 10 books by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to add to your reading list
by Megan Marley on February 9, 2026 at 7:07 pmHis 66 books offer heady theological dissertation, accessible theology and philosophy, astute cultural reflections, and profound meditations on Christ and Mary. The post 10 books by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to add to your reading list first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop saysby Courtney Mares on February 9, 2026 at 6:52 pm
The sanctuary, part of Assisi's Church of St. Mary Major, marks the site where St. Francis renounced his worldly possessions. The post Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop says first appeared on OSV News.
- Biographer: Archbishop Sheen challenged US with love that he lived, fed by Eucharistby Gina Christian on February 9, 2026 at 5:44 pm
(OSV News) — With the Feb. 9 announcement from the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, that the Vatican has authorized the beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen to move forward, OSV News… The post Biographer: Archbishop Sheen challenged US with love that he lived, fed by Eucharist first appeared on OSV News.
- Commentary: Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?by Michael R. Heinlein on February 9, 2026 at 4:43 pm
No matter the obstacles, internally or externally, Sheen's virtue developed and deepened. The post Commentary: Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode? first appeared on OSV News.
- Archbishop Sheen’s cause for beatification has hit many speed bumps along the wayby Junno Arocho Esteves on February 9, 2026 at 4:22 pm
The path to beatification for Archbishop Sheen has been anything but smooth. The post Archbishop Sheen’s cause for beatification has hit many speed bumps along the way first appeared on OSV News.
