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USCCB Labor Day statement focuses on young, challenges of AI
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a statement for the 2026 Labor Day holiday. Signed by Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville, chairman … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: New backpacks and many smiles at The Mercy House
To kick off the 2026-27 school year, The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House distributed around 800 new backpacks to kids in need at its three locations in Jersey City, Newark, … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: True beauty lies in revealing the signs of love
The glorification of Mary, body and soul, teaches us that our true beauty does not lie in hiding the signs of aging, but in revealing the signs of love that … Learn More
What does the Catholic Church have to say about Labor Day?
As the U.S. celebrates Labor Day, Catholics have a wealth of resources in biblical interpretation, Church teaching, and social thought that address the nature of work and the place of … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin appoints Christine James as Chancellor
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has appointed Christine James as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective September 1, 2026. James succeeds Sister Donna L. Ciangio, O.P., … Learn More
Relics of ‘Apostle of the Sacred Heart’ coming to Newark’s cathedral
Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the 17th-century French cloistered nun, mystic, and visionary known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart, will be available for public veneration at … Learn More
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- Caritas Nepal head: Climate change’s toll on Nepal’s people is a ‘profound injustice’
by Stephan Uttom Rozario on September 4, 2026 at 9:21 pmHead of Caritas Nepal urged "shared responsibility" and said the time has come for "concrete action" to prevent such tragedies from happening. The post Caritas Nepal head: Climate change’s toll on Nepal’s people is a ‘profound injustice’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Rochester Diocese to receive first-class Archbishop Sheen relicby Mike Latona on September 4, 2026 at 8:45 pm
The relic will be transferred during a Sept. 29 Mass at Rochester's Sacred Heart Cathedral five days after the beatification of Archbishop Sheen in St. Louis. The post Rochester Diocese to receive first-class Archbishop Sheen relic first appeared on OSV News.
- Christians, people of truthby Father Joshua J. Whitfield on September 4, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Readings for Sep. 6, 2026, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time The post Christians, people of truth first appeared on OSV News.
- Women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’ amid ‘culture of power,’ Vatican tells UNby Gina Christian on September 4, 2026 at 7:49 pm
"Women can and should play a much greater role in all these processes which are intended to heal societies fractured by violence and chaos." The post Women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’ amid ‘culture of power,’ Vatican tells UN first appeared on OSV News.
- Hong Kong court upholds Cardinal Zen’s 2022 conviction over protesters’ support fundby Junno Arocho Esteves on September 4, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Any group or association of 10 or more people must apply for formal registration or a statutory exemption from the police within one month of its formation. The post Hong Kong court upholds Cardinal Zen’s 2022 conviction over protesters’ support fund first appeared on OSV News.
