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Sights & Sounds: Crowning Mary in the month of May
This month, parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark have continued a tradition dating back to the late Middle Ages. By crowning statues of the Virgin Mary with a … Learn More
NJ conference stresses need to accompany those with mental illness
Catholic leaders emphasized to New Jersey’s behavioral health professionals that people with mental illness need compassion and care, and the Christian approach is one of accompaniment, not cure. Nearly 200 … Learn More
Parishes to offer Holy Hour for men soon to be ordained
During two Rite of Ordination liturgies later this month, one transitional deacon and eight priests will be ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, to … Learn More
Pope Leo marks election anniversary at Pompeii shrine
Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, … Learn More
From the Archives: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth, 1977
Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth process through the streets during the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in 1977. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate Collection) … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: The Mercy House honors moms
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House honored mothers in need by distributing approximately 350 gift bags filled with toiletries, perfume, hair accessories, sweets, and other items during its annual Mother’s … Learn More
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- First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks
by Simone Orendain on May 12, 2026 at 6:30 pmAt the pope's boyhood home, the final stop of the pilgrimage, the Midwest Augustinians blessed and hung a portrait of the pope in the living room. The post First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks first appeared on OSV News.
- Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancyby Kate Scanlon on May 12, 2026 at 6:21 pm
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on May 12 reiterated its recommendation that President Donald Trump "swiftly" make a nomination to fill a key ambassador position to promote and protect religious freedom abroad. The post Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy first appeared on OSV News.
- 3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrantsby Daniel Meloy on May 12, 2026 at 5:09 pm
"The goal here today is to get us energized to take the next steps as dioceses, parishes, religious congregations or as groups of Catholic organizations." The post 3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants first appeared on OSV News.
- Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanonby Paulina Guzik on May 12, 2026 at 4:03 pm
The incident, which occurred several weeks ago in the predominantly Christian village of Debel, was treated "with great severity," an IDF spokesperson said. The post Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon first appeared on OSV News.
- Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguardsby Jacobus E. Lato | UCA News on May 12, 2026 at 1:54 pm
"The Church is tightening management and strengthening Catholic values and child-friendly school regulations without ignoring students' personal issues." The post Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards first appeared on OSV News.
