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NJCC: Ask governor to opt in so students can access federal tax dollars
Federal tax dollars could soon be applied to education expenses for eligible New Jersey families at no cost to the state – but only if Governor Mikie Sherrill opts in … Learn More
Bells, processions mark 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death
At the stroke of midnight Oct. 4, church bells tolled across the Italian hilltown of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death. The Oct. 4 feast of … Learn More
Marian visionary’s relics coming to Newark’s Sacred Heart Cathedral
On Oct. 8, for one day only, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, will host the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous, the visionary to whom Our … Learn More
Pope Leo: ‘The charism of St. Francis continues to bear fruit’
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 4 reflected on the Gospel parable of the tenants and the enduring witness of St. Francis of Assisi, saying that “the charism of St. Francis … Learn More
From the Archives: Hispanic Heritage Mass at Newark Basilica, 1986
Parishioners bearing flags of their countries of origin process through the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark during a Hispanic Heritage Mass on October 8, 1986. (Photographer: Archdiocese … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Chinese Catholics celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
The Chinese Catholic community in Harrison, NJ, joyfully celebrated the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival on Sept 20. Popularly known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, it fell this year on … Learn More
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- St. Louis Archdiocese sues over ICE policy barring it from providing sacraments to migrants
by Kate Scanlon on October 6, 2026 at 7:40 pmThe Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against the federal government Oct. 5 over a policy it said prohibits priests from distributing Communion and hearing confessions to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees. The post St. Louis Archdiocese sues over ICE policy barring it from providing sacraments to migrants first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘You are made for love’: Pope Leo pens new foreword to YOUCAT book on love and relationshipsby Courtney Mares on October 6, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Pope Leo XIV offers his advice to young people on finding authentic true love and commitment in marriage in a new book foreword published Oct. 6. The post ‘You are made for love’: Pope Leo pens new foreword to YOUCAT book on love and relationships first appeared on OSV News.
- Church leaders in Ethiopia amplify papal call for peace, as new war breaks out in Tigrayby Fredrick Nzwili on October 6, 2026 at 6:39 pm
"The greatest suffering falls upon the most vulnerable," the bishops said, pointing to children, women, the elderly and the sick. The post Church leaders in Ethiopia amplify papal call for peace, as new war breaks out in Tigray first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Mission renewal’ starts with priests, Catholic education, says archbishop in pastoral letterby Gina Christian on October 6, 2026 at 6:29 pm
In his pastoral letter, Archbishop Sample pointed to what he called a "watershed moment" in the Church, particularly in western Oregon. The post ‘Mission renewal’ starts with priests, Catholic education, says archbishop in pastoral letter first appeared on OSV News.
- Supreme Court hears key climate change lawsuit, but procedural question remainsby Kate Scanlon on October 6, 2026 at 3:37 pm
"As a faith community, we should be setting the example for a life less dependent on fossil fuels, both as individuals and as an institution." The post Supreme Court hears key climate change lawsuit, but procedural question remains first appeared on OSV News.
