2026 Eucharistic Rosary Congress to be held across archdiocese
During the Eucharistic Rosary Congress from Oct. 7 – 13, thousands of people from across the Archdiocese of Newark will come together before the Blessed Sacrament. Through prayer and adoration, … Learn More
Why are the archangels celebrated on September 29?
Belief in archangels is an essential part of the Catholic faith, as the work of these archangels can be seen throughout the Bible. The Bible mentions only three archangels, Michael, … Learn More
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In secular France, Pope Leo made case for faith in public life
On the first official papal state visit to France in 18 years, Pope Leo XIV stepped into one of the country’s perpetual underlying tensions: the place of religion in a … Learn More
2026 Eucharistic Rosary Congress to be held across archdiocese
During the Eucharistic Rosary Congress from Oct. 7 – 13, thousands of people from across the Archdiocese of Newark will come together before the Blessed Sacrament. Through prayer and adoration, … Learn More
Why are the archangels celebrated on September 29?
Belief in archangels is an essential part of the Catholic faith, as the work of these archangels can be seen throughout the Bible. The Bible mentions only three archangels, Michael, … Learn More
Pope leads thousands in candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of people in a candlelight rosary procession on Sept. 27 in the Marian shrine of Lourdes, saying that he had come as “a … Learn More
From the Archives: Newark’s Puerto Rican Day Parade, 1983
The Santa Maria float of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Newark makes its way through the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Newark on July 31, 1983. (Photographer: Archdiocese of … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Hispanic Heritage luncheon honors Bishop Chau
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised $110,000 for student scholarships at its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Leadership Luncheon on Sept. 15. The event honored Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau … Learn More
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- Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christiby OSV News on September 30, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas has dedicated himself to empowering laypeople to take an active role in the life of the Church, Catholic Extension said. The post Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christi first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox, encouraging team to ‘foster friendship, solidarity’by Gina Christian on September 30, 2026 at 2:46 pm
In his Sept. 9 message, Pope Leo said he was "pleased" to receive the team chair's "kind letter" and "most grateful for this thoughtful gesture." The post Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox, encouraging team to ‘foster friendship, solidarity’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’by Caroline de Sury on September 30, 2026 at 2:10 pm
A police officer lifted the girl into his arms as the pope passed in the popemobile along the Champs-Elysees before Mass at Place de la Concorde. The post Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Notre Dame rector files defamation suit against online posters of anonymous abuse allegationsby Gina Christian on September 29, 2026 at 10:50 pm
The lawsuit asserts graphic accusations in online postings constitute both defamation and a false-light invasion of privacy, a charge similar to defamation. The post Notre Dame rector files defamation suit against online posters of anonymous abuse allegations first appeared on OSV News.
- Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UNby Gina Christian on September 29, 2026 at 10:16 pm
The meeting's theme focused on developing a "multilateral and intergenerational approach" to prevent and address pandemics and public health emergencies. The post Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UN first appeared on OSV News.



























