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Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation
As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the 13 former British colonies were being transformed into the United States, American Catholics faced an obvious, urgent challenge: to win … Learn More
St. Augustine’s guide to a holy summer rest
Somewhere between the last work email and the first day of vacation, something goes wrong. We arrive at the beach, the mountains, or the family home with our phones still … Learn More
Father John Gordon talks about evangelization and being ‘on fire for the Lord’
For nearly 38 years, Father John Gordon has served the people of the Archdiocese of Newark in a wide variety of ministerial roles, including his current position as Secretary for … Learn More
Parish bids farewell to Pallottine Fathers with gratitude, fond memories
On June 30, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, commonly known as the Pallottines, concluded its pastoral administration of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Fairview, NJ, after 103 years … Learn More
Cardinals: Back-to-back consistories forging new bonds within Church
Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has … Learn More
Archdiocese earns 14 Catholic Media Awards, with five 1st place honors
The Archdiocese of Newark and its news outlet, Jersey Catholic, received 14 Catholic Media Awards from the Catholic Media Association during a ceremony at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City on … Learn More
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- Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation
by Russell Shaw on July 2, 2026 at 10:11 amEditor’s note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) — As the Revolutionary War… The post Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholic hikes up Massachusetts mountain carrying 130-pound cross to honor Christby OSV News on July 2, 2026 at 10:00 am
"Noah took the cross all the way to the summit, which was a beautiful witness to all the people who were just on the mountain for exercise." The post Catholic hikes up Massachusetts mountain carrying 130-pound cross to honor Christ first appeared on OSV News.
- Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United Statesby D.D. Emmons on July 1, 2026 at 9:57 pm
(OSV News) — On May 17, 1846, the U.S. bishops, 23 in number, consecrated the United States of America to the patronage of the Blessed Mother under the title of… The post Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United States first appeared on OSV News.
- Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging timeby Mark Zimmermann on July 1, 2026 at 8:46 pm
"Haitians do not lose their faith and hope in difficult times. Haitians hope that the Lord will do something. Haitians rely heavily on providence." The post Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging time first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo to address National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at closing Mass in Philadelphiaby Maria Wiering on July 1, 2026 at 8:42 pm
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends July 5 with a closing Mass, procession and celebration in Philadelphia, which will begin with a special video message from Pope Leo XIV. The post Pope Leo to address National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at closing Mass in Philadelphia first appeared on OSV News.
