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Cardinal Tobin reflects on Saint Patrick’s Day
On Saint Patrick’s Day, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, reflected on the life of Ireland’s patron saint in a video message that was posted by the United … Learn More
Irish American breakfast raises over $150K for SFIC scholarships
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a nonprofit partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, raised over $150,000 to support partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending archdiocesan Catholic … Learn More
God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says
Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo XIV said, chastising those who use God’s name in their dark and deadly pursuits. “God cannot be enlisted by darkness,” … Learn More
From the Archives: Mass for Peace in Ireland, 1984
A Mass was offered for peace in Ireland at Holy Cross Parish in Harrison on March 11, 1984. Members of the Harrison Fire Department, seen in the background, listen to … Learn More
Despite declines, Catholic sisters committed to Church’s mission
Research over the past six decades reveals that the number of Catholic sisters has steadily declined, but they remain committed to what they believe matters most — expanding ministries and … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Lent helps us come to know the depth of God’s love for us
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Lent is the time of year when the Church encourages us to do a thorough examination of our spiritual health, and then to … Learn More
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- St. Patrick’s Day celebration twist: Catholic Irish actress brings pro-life message to Oscars stage
by Michael Kelly on March 17, 2026 at 2:38 pm"I would like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother's heart. We all come from a lineage of women who continue to create against all odds." The post St. Patrick’s Day celebration twist: Catholic Irish actress brings pro-life message to Oscars stage first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Witness to Hope’ conference calls for Catholic response to mass deportationsby Gina Christian on March 17, 2026 at 10:24 am
Advocates from across the U.S. gathered in Arizona to discuss pastoral strategies for understanding and applying Catholic teaching to mass deportations. The post ‘Witness to Hope’ conference calls for Catholic response to mass deportations first appeared on OSV News.
- A visit to St. Patrick’s grave — and two Irishmen on the road to sainthoodby Effie Caldarola on March 17, 2026 at 8:00 am
During St. Patrick's season, my thoughts turn to two other Irishmen on the road to sainthood. The post A visit to St. Patrick’s grave — and two Irishmen on the road to sainthood first appeared on OSV News.
- Archbishop, witnesses testify on religious freedom risks in health care todayby Kate Scanlon on March 16, 2026 at 11:56 pm
Conscience protections for health providers remain a key religious freedom concern, witnesses told the Department of Justice's Religious Liberty Commission. The post Archbishop, witnesses testify on religious freedom risks in health care today first appeared on OSV News.
- As Iditarod kicks off, pilgrims find missionary spirit is the Church in Alaska’s North Staron March 16, 2026 at 10:20 pm
The Church in Alaska, like in much of the rest of the U.S., has difficulty finding international priests because of new immigration regulations. The post As Iditarod kicks off, pilgrims find missionary spirit is the Church in Alaska’s North Star first appeared on OSV News.
