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Hundreds from across archdiocese answer Call to Continuing Conversion
Candidates from more than 120 parishes around the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, on Feb. 21 for the Rite of … Learn More
Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his “heartfelt appeal” for an “immediate ceasefire” in Russia’s war against Ukraine and again urged dialogue “be strengthened to pave the way toward peace.” “Peace … Learn More
From the Archives: Perpetual Adoration Society, 1963
Members of the Perpetual Adoration Society pray in St. Mary’s, Elizabeth in 1963. Volunteers each scheduled an hour per week of prayer before the tabernacle, resulting in a day and … Learn More
BREAKING: Sunday’s Rite of Elections Celebrations Canceled
Due to the threat of serious weather on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the two celebrations of the Rite of Election, scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral Basilica of the … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Parish helps 8 couples to marry on Valentine’s Day
A Newark parish community came together to help eight couples exchange vows at St. James Church on Valentine’s Day. The couples—who are from Brazil and primarily speak Portuguese—faced challenges completing … Learn More
USCCB issues prayerful proposal to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in … Learn More
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- Ukrainian Church transformed by 4 years of war, Kyiv’s bishop says
by Katarzyna Szalajko on February 24, 2026 at 4:00 pmAs Ukraine enters a fifth year of war amid continued missile attacks, mounting casualties and growing international uncertainty about future aid. The post Ukrainian Church transformed by 4 years of war, Kyiv’s bishop says first appeared on OSV News.
- Cardinals Müller, Sarah urge SSPX to submit to papal authorityby Gina Christian on February 24, 2026 at 2:56 pm
(OSV News) — Two prominent Catholic cardinals have expressed their profound concern and sorrow over a recently announced decision by the Society of St. Pius X — which rejects the authority… The post Cardinals Müller, Sarah urge SSPX to submit to papal authority first appeared on OSV News.
- New Knights of Columbus video series explores ‘dignity of work,’ how it ‘builds virtue’by Katie Yoder on February 24, 2026 at 2:43 pm
The video series "can help Catholic men understand God's mission for them on Earth, and how work brings them closer to God and builds virtue." The post New Knights of Columbus video series explores ‘dignity of work,’ how it ‘builds virtue’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Russia’s war on Ukraine means ‘No Priests Left,’ documentary showsby Gina Christian on February 24, 2026 at 11:02 am
"No Priests Left," a short-film documentary series produced by "A Faith Under Siege," documents the persecution of Catholics in Russian-occupied Ukraine. The post Russia’s war on Ukraine means ‘No Priests Left,’ documentary shows first appeared on OSV News.
- Archbishop Wenski: God never gives up on usby Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski on February 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
A good Lent should help us recommit ourselves to that seeking for holiness, which should be what our life in Christ means for us. The post Archbishop Wenski: God never gives up on us first appeared on OSV News.
