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USCCB pro-life chair: Serving vulnerable pregnant, parenting women ‘heroic’ work
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities expressed gratitude on Oct. 27 “for all those who work to provide necessary resources to women, babies, and families during … Learn More
On All Souls’ Day, meet the legends resting peacefully in North Jersey
Every October, Hollywood gets the cemetery wrong. On screen, it is where fog creeps across crooked headstones, where something stirs beneath the ground, and where no sensible person would ever … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Polish Apostolate honors faith, tradition, beloved saint
“May God bless our homeland, Poland, and may God bless America,” said Archbishop Janusz Stanisław Urbańczyk as he concluded his homily at the annual Mass for Poland, organized by the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin health diagnosis
The Archdiocese of Newark announced today that Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., has been found to have a kidney mass and is scheduled to undergo surgery on Oct. 29, 2026, … Learn More
Bishops urge Census Bureau to withdraw proposed rule changes
U.S. bishops are opposing proposed Census Bureau rule changes that would determine who is counted for congressional apportionment in the 2030 census, arguing that excluding noncitizens without lawful permanent resident … Learn More
Students open their hearts to Christ during retreat weekend
“Jesus isn’t just the source and summit of this retreat. He’s meant to be the source and summit of our lives,” said Father Jim Chern, director of campus ministry for … Learn More
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- BREAKING: Mass. abortion law repeal backed by Catholic bishops hits nearly 100K signatures to get on 2028 ballot
by Gina Christian on October 29, 2026 at 4:44 pm(OSV News) — As the nation’s Catholics conclude Respect Life Month, Massachusetts pro-life advocates are challenging a new law in that state expanding abortion, and have collected nearly 100,000 voter… The post BREAKING: Mass. abortion law repeal backed by Catholic bishops hits nearly 100K signatures to get on 2028 ballot first appeared on OSV News.
- For 800 years, they kept the prayers going; now Benedictine nuns face a $1 million deadlineby Katarzyna Szalajko on October 29, 2026 at 3:01 pm
The monastery has survived foreign invasions, the partitions of Poland, two world wars and communism , while the nuns' rhythm of prayer and work has continued. The post For 800 years, they kept the prayers going; now Benedictine nuns face a $1 million deadline first appeared on OSV News.
- Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chairby OSV News on October 29, 2026 at 1:36 pm
Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week honors staff, volunteers, nurses, directors and receptionists working across pregnancy help organizations. The post Serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women is ‘heroic’ work, says USCCB pro-life chair first appeared on OSV News.
- Scary movies with Catholic themes to watch this Halloweenby Julie Davis on October 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
(OSV News) — Catholics are really good at looking unblinkingly at the dark. You don’t get through Lent and Holy Week without a deeper understanding of the struggle between good… The post Scary movies with Catholic themes to watch this Halloween first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘I felt like I wasn’t alone’ after Pope Leo diagnosis, says lung cancer patientby Gina Christian on October 28, 2026 at 8:51 pm
A Missouri woman diagnosed with lung cancer told OSV News that Pope Leo's diagnosis with the same disease has helped strengthen her own Catholic faith amid her illness. The post ‘I felt like I wasn’t alone’ after Pope Leo diagnosis, says lung cancer patient first appeared on OSV News.
