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Celebrating 100 years of the Madonna Dei Martiri in Hoboken
The 100th anniversary of the feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri (Our Lady of the Martyrs) was observed on Sept. 12 during a joyous Mass at St. Francis’ Parish in … Learn More
Fulton Sheen relic to go on display in Sacred Heart Cathedral
On Sept. 24, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the Vatican’s Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, in St. Louis, Missouri. He will then … Learn More
New office established to support ‘We Are His Witnesses’
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has established a Parish Mission Renewal Office to support the continued implementation of We Are His Witnesses and advance parish renewal and … Learn More
Bishop Michael A. Saporito appointed to lead Diocese of Metuchen
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Michael A. Saporito, who has served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen. … Learn More
New leaders bring experience, enthusiasm to their Catholic schools
The Archdiocese of Newark welcomes nine new Catholic school leaders as the 2026-27 academic year begins. As educators and administrators, they bring a wide diversity of practical experience to their … Learn More
Pope Leo prays for all who ‘bear wounds’ of 9/11 tragedy
Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for “those who continue to bear the wounds of … Learn More
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- For National Migration Week, bishops urge policy that upholds ‘God-given human dignity’
by OSV News on September 17, 2026 at 6:27 pm"Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools, and organizations nationwide are encouraged to mark this observance with prayer, educational programs, pastoral outreach and support for migration-related ministries." The post For National Migration Week, bishops urge policy that upholds ‘God-given human dignity’ first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘We thank God for the way that he lived,’ archbishop says of Father Flanagan at special Massby Susan Szalewski on September 17, 2026 at 5:20 pm
A Mass of Thanksgiving for Venerable Edward J. Flanagan was offered Sept. 13 at Boys Town -- and thankfulness abounded. The post ‘We thank God for the way that he lived,’ archbishop says of Father Flanagan at special Mass first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘We all have a voice’ on AI, says head of US bishops’ new task forceby Gina Christian on September 17, 2026 at 4:41 pm
Moments after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the creation of its task force on artificial intelligence, OSV News spoke with the AI group's chair, Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, California. The post ‘We all have a voice’ on AI, says head of US bishops’ new task force first appeared on OSV News.
- Aparecida shrine celebrates completion of Rupnik-designed western facadeby Junno Arocho Esteves on September 17, 2026 at 4:33 pm
While France's Lourdes shrine moves to cover mosaics by Father Marko Rupnik, Brazil's National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in São Paulo celebrated new installations by the artist, who faces decades of allegations of sexual, spiritual and psychological abuse. The post Aparecida shrine celebrates completion of Rupnik-designed western facade first appeared on OSV News.
- Sheen beatification offers US bishops a model of holiness and missionby Michael R. Heinlein on September 17, 2026 at 1:29 pm
The first American-born bishop will be beatified Sept. 24 in St. Louis. The post Sheen beatification offers US bishops a model of holiness and mission first appeared on OSV News.
