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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
Catholic school leaders gather to launch 26-27 academic year
Each year, leaders from Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Newark assemble prior to the start of the academic year. The School Leaders Administrative Conference, hosted by the archdiocesan Office … Learn More
Pope Leo on the World Day of Prayer for Creation
The social and ecological devastation wrought by war represents not just a political failure, but a moral crisis rooted in a divided heart in need of conversion, Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
Ministry with the Deaf introduces ASL prayer series
As part of Deaf Awareness Month, which is observed in September, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Ministry with the Deaf has launched a new prayer initiative on the archdiocese’s social media … Learn More
From the Archives: Back to School at Felician College, 1984
Students at Felician College prepare for the new school year by buying books at the college bookstore in September 1984. (Photographer: D.J. Zehnder, Catholic Advocate Collection) Editor’s note: All published … Learn More
Latin Patriarchate on securing a future for Holy Land Christians
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has warned that the Christian presence in the Holy Land is going through one of the most critical moments in its 2,000-year history, calling for … Learn More
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- Jerusalem Christian schools suspended after teachers entry permits denied
by Junno Arocho Esteves on September 2, 2026 at 7:03 pmIsraeli authorities denied entry permits for dozens of teachers and administrative staff, forcing Christian schools in Jerusalem to suspend the start of the academic year. The post Jerusalem Christian schools suspended after teachers entry permits denied first appeared on OSV News.
- The Dog Starsby Kurt Jensen on September 2, 2026 at 5:29 pm
"The Dog Stars" (20th Century) tries to overcome its ostensible status as a post-apocalyptic shoot 'em up by exploring the need for a supportive and compassionate spirit of community in the wake of a worldwide flu pandemic. But the effort proves less than successful. The post The Dog Stars first appeared on OSV News.
- Housing, gender, abortion policies among state ballot measures in 2026by Kate Scanlon on September 2, 2026 at 5:20 pm
State ballot measures ask voters to weigh in directly on a policy item, law or regulation, sometimes in lieu of or alongside the legislative process. The post Housing, gender, abortion policies among state ballot measures in 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholics cannot be ‘unengaged spectators’ amid current events, pope saysby Josephine Peterson on September 2, 2026 at 2:28 pm
The faithful are called to leave behind "all passivity and indifference" toward current events and the lives of others, especially amid the "rapid and profound changes we are experiencing today," Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience. The post Catholics cannot be ‘unengaged spectators’ amid current events, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given September 2, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on September 2, 2026 at 2:25 pm
The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Sept. 2 in St. Peter's Square. The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given September 2, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
