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Catholic Cemeteries sets 2026 Fall Open House schedule
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host a series of open house events this fall across Morris, Bergen, Middlesex, and Hudson counties, inviting families to learn about traditional … Learn More
From the archives: St. Bartholomew Italian Festival, 1990
Procession at the St. Bartholomew Labor Day Italian Festival in Scotch Plains in 1990. Started in 1974, the festival is an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, the patron … Learn More
USCCB Labor Day statement focuses on young, challenges of AI
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a statement for the 2026 Labor Day holiday. Signed by Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville, chairman … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: New backpacks and many smiles at The Mercy House
To kick off the 2026-27 school year, The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House distributed around 800 new backpacks to kids in need at its three locations in Jersey City, Newark, … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: True beauty lies in revealing the signs of love
The glorification of Mary, body and soul, teaches us that our true beauty does not lie in hiding the signs of aging, but in revealing the signs of love that … Learn More
What does the Catholic Church have to say about Labor Day?
As the U.S. celebrates Labor Day, Catholics have a wealth of resources in biblical interpretation, Church teaching, and social thought that address the nature of work and the place of … Learn More
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- Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit
by Junno Arocho Esteves on September 7, 2026 at 10:20 amPope Leo XIV once again appealed for peace in Ukraine and prayed that U.S.-led negotiation efforts would finally bring an end to the death and destruction caused by the conflict now in its fourth year. The post Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit first appeared on OSV News.
- Faith carries Catholics who lost family to 9/11 terror attacks 25 years agoby Simone Orendain on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
Catholic family members who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terror attacks have credited their faith in navigating their loss. The post Faith carries Catholics who lost family to 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago first appeared on OSV News.
- Beyond memory: Vatican foundation carries St. John Paul II’s mission to a new generationby Katarzyna Szalajko on September 7, 2026 at 8:52 am
The John Paul II Vatican Foundation will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Rome Oct. 19-22, bringing together members of its international community and culminating in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. The post Beyond memory: Vatican foundation carries St. John Paul II’s mission to a new generation first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 6, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on September 6, 2026 at 3:39 pm
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV‘s Angelus address given Sept. 6, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! The… The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 6, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘You were never meant to carry this alone’: Experts say helping postpartum moms is a pro-life issueby Katie Yoder on September 5, 2026 at 9:46 pm
Experts agreed that the Church and Catholics have a responsibility to be involved in postpartum support as a pro-life issue. The post ‘You were never meant to carry this alone’: Experts say helping postpartum moms is a pro-life issue first appeared on OSV News.
