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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini faced life-threatening health struggles and a crippling fear of water due to a near-drowning experience. And yet, she founded an order of missionary sisters tending to the poor and orphaned in dangerous parts of New York City and
The Vatican's document permitting blessings for those in "irregular situations," including same-sex relationships, has continued to spark controversy and varied responses from bishops around the world.
On Feb. 9, Bishop Liam S. Cary of Baker, Oregon, said he has asked the priests of
Father Mark-Mary Ames, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, discusses how he said Ash Wednesday Mass for actors Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie and reflects on seeking a real encounter with God this Lent.
“It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez, host of Taste of Tejano lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs’ rally,” the radio
Two local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in front of Union Station on Ash Wednesday.
Children's Mercy Hospital
(OSV News) — Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, was among the thousands of pro-life Americans participating in the 51st annual March for Life Jan. 19 despite freezing temperatures and a steady snowfall. The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
SCHRIEVER, La. (OSV News) -- Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Houma-Thibodaux passed away unexpectedly late Jan. 19 due to complications from recent health problems, according to the diocese. He was 63. He is remembered for his various teaching and pastoral roles in
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Approximately 6,000 young people gathered Jan. 19 at the second annual Life Fest rally, held in the morning before the national March for Life on the National Mall, praying together and listening to testimonies about the blessing of
Just ahead of the 51st March for Life in Washington, the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus are hosting their second annual Life Fest with a focus on solidarity with mothers in need and commissioning a new generation committed to