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NJCC informs Catholic families about education tax credit
The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC), the nonpartisan public policy voice for the Catholic Church in New Jersey, is informing Catholic families about a new federal tax credit that could … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: War and Peace
In so far as we are sinners, the threat of war hangs over us and will so continue until Christ comes again; but insofar as we can vanquish sin by … Learn More
Archdiocese offers free, reduced-price school meals for eligible students
Free and reduced-price school meals, snacks, and milk are available for eligible Catholic Schools students in the Archdiocese of Newark during the 2026–2027 school year. Families may apply at any … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Virgin of Mount Carmel visits streets of Jersey City
According to tradition, on July 16, 1251, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, an Englishman who was then the prior general of the Carmelite Order. During the … Learn More
7th grader brings unique story to essay about priesthood
Dominic Auricchio was four when he said he heard God’s voice in a dream telling him to become a priest. The now-13-year-old does not remember the dream too well, but … Learn More
NFP Awareness Week highlights timeless truths, creative approaches
When the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops first considered holding an annual educational campaign on natural family planning, there was some debate over the best timing for it. Ultimately, the … Learn More
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- Catholic Scouting in US has new name, same adventurous mission
by Kimberley Heatherington on July 24, 2026 at 5:22 pmThe new public name is meant to both clarify and strengthen the organization's 100-plus-year commitment to faith, family and adventure through the values-based lessons of Scouting -- all grounded in the Catholic faith. The post Catholic Scouting in US has new name, same adventurous mission first appeared on OSV News.
- Journalists launch initiative to bring letters from Venezuelan quake survivors to Pope Leo XIVby Junno Arocho Esteves on July 24, 2026 at 1:38 pm
When Pope Leo XIV embarks on his apostolic visit to France in September, four Vatican journalists hope to use that brief moment to hand the pontiff the prayers, grief, and fragile hopes of the people of Venezuela. The post Journalists launch initiative to bring letters from Venezuelan quake survivors to Pope Leo XIV first appeared on OSV News.
- Parable lessons for a weary worldby Father Joshua J. Whitfield on July 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
It's astounding how deeply these parables of the kingdom touch us. The post Parable lessons for a weary world first appeared on OSV News.
- Community life is ‘a place of sanctification,’ pope tells CMSM’s assemblyby OSV News on July 23, 2026 at 10:20 pm
The pope reflected on the theme of the July 20-23 national assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men: "One in Christ: Communal Life Today." The post Community life is ‘a place of sanctification,’ pope tells CMSM’s assembly first appeared on OSV News.
- Kansas priest arrested for alleged abuse of 6-year-oldby Gina Christian on July 23, 2026 at 7:21 pm
A Kansas priest and former pastor at several parishes has been arrested on several charges of child sexual abuse. The post Kansas priest arrested for alleged abuse of 6-year-old first appeared on OSV News.
