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Honoring “outstanding” 2026 Catholic school graduates (Photos)
Eighth-grade students across the Archdiocese of Newark will be celebrating graduations throughout the month of June. Among the many hundreds of graduates, 41 students have received a special honor. Every … Learn More
6 Facts to know about the Sacred Heart devotion
The U.S. bishops are preparing to consecrate the United States to Jesus’ Sacred Heart on June 11 during their spring meeting in Orlando, Florida. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. will … Learn More
Our Lady of Guadalupe offers constellation of love to grieving parents
In the chaplain’s office of the original Chapel Mausoleum of Our Lady at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, New Jersey, a quiet corner has been set apart for … Learn More
Pope draws 1.2 million in Spain on Corpus Christi
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and led a Eucharistic procession through the heart of the Spanish capital on June … Learn More
From the Archives: 15 Men Ordained to the Priesthood, 1930
Archbishop Thomas J. Walsh ordained fifteen men to the priesthood at St. Patrick’s Pro Cathedral in Newark on June 8, 1930. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Photograph Collection) Editor’s note: … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Saluting our 2026 college graduates
Four Catholic universities within the Archdiocese of Newark held their commencement ceremonies last month for the Class of 2026. In addition to Seton Hall University, Caldwell University, Saint Peter’s University, … Learn More
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- Lego announces new set designed after Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica
by OSV News on June 9, 2026 at 4:22 pmBILLUND, Denmark (OSV News) — To commemorate the centennial year of the death of famed architect Antoni Gaudí, who designed Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica, The Lego Group announced June 4 the… The post Lego announces new set designed after Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica first appeared on OSV News.
- Christian harassment cases rise in Israel as advocates urge victims to report incidentsby Judith Sudilovsky on June 9, 2026 at 4:07 pm
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — There has been a sharp rise in reported harassment against Christians in Israel, according to new data presented June 4 by the Religious Freedom Data Center.… The post Christian harassment cases rise in Israel as advocates urge victims to report incidents first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV arrives in Barcelona on eve of Gaudí’s 100th death anniversaryby Courtney Mares on June 9, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Nearly 100 years after the death of "God's architect" Antoni Gaudí, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Barcelona on June 9 for a two-day visit to the Catalan capital. The post Pope Leo XIV arrives in Barcelona on eve of Gaudí’s 100th death anniversary first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo’s encyclical a call to ‘recover the mystery’ of humans, says Eastern Catholic scholarby Gina Christian on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Eastern Catholic perspective on the encyclical is crucial to understanding Pope Leo's call to ground artificial intelligence in God-given human dignity. The post Pope Leo’s encyclical a call to ‘recover the mystery’ of humans, says Eastern Catholic scholar first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo scores with 80,000 Spanish Catholics in Real Madrid soccer stadiumby Courtney Mares on June 8, 2026 at 10:11 pm
"Behold the Church, dear brothers and sisters! Behold the music of the Gospel, with its compelling rhythm," the pope told the crowd. The post Pope Leo scores with 80,000 Spanish Catholics in Real Madrid soccer stadium first appeared on OSV News.
