Pope announces he will create 21 new cardinals in December
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis announced he would create 21 new cardinals Dec. 8, including a 99-year-old former nuncio and the 44-year-old Ukrainian...
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Amid Helene's destruction, heartache, survivors need prayer, support and love, says Tennessee bishop
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (OSV News) -- The people of upper East Tennessee near the North Carolina border are working to piece their lives back together amid the...
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In the 'bleeding region,' Gaza Strip's Christian community lifts each other up, defying reality
JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- Even though death surrounds them every day, Gaza Strip's Christian community tries to "relieve the suffering" by assisting each...
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Synod stresses global approach to role of women, doctrinal development
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Controversy over women's ordination, even at the synod, detracts attention from the plight of women in the Catholic Church and society,...
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Synodality, an antidote to polarization, helps mission, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- At the end of a multiyear process of listening, praying, discussing and discerning, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey,...
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Helene's impact across broad swath of US South leaves resources stretched thin
MIAMI (OSV News) -- Hurricane Helene's broad impact across an entire swath of the U.S. South means resources will be stretched thin following the massive...
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Using long-term care insurance: What seniors and families need to know
More than half of Americans aged 65 and up will eventually need some type of long-term care, according to a 2022 study from the U.S. Department of Health...
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Morally responsible investing takes faith into account
When people invest in mutual funds to help them achieve their financial goals, they do so primarily for diversification purposes as they grow their portfolio....
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An endowment says 'Thank you' . . . Forever
The Perfect Gift With their father's milestone birthday quickly approaching, the Sullivan children grappled with what to give him. "Our father was...
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Durable power of attorney: It's as important as your will
Your will is your voice from the grave. It is your postmortem set of directions for your executor to give your property to your loved ones. While you're...
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Preparing for the inevitable: A Catholic perspective on end-of-life planning
When faced with the loss of a loved one, the immediate aftermath can feel overwhelming. If you were to pass away unexpectedly, how would your family cope?...
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'Hannah's Children' author Catherine Pakaluk on population decline and the link between large families and faith
Discussions of family size have increased in political and religious discourse as U.S. birth rates hit historic lows. Catherine Pakaluk, an economist and...
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Vance and Walz debate abortion, immigration, gun policy and democracy
(OSV News) -- At the first and only debate Oct. 1 between Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, the vice presidential nominees of their respective...
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Professor: Christianity is not dead in Europe, but needs to free itself from old demons
KRAKÓW, Poland (OSV News) -- Christianity "freed from the old demons" can be a driving force of Europe, a French professor argued during the Sept....
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No one has 'exclusive right' to God's voice, pope says at synod opening
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views, avoid pushing personal agendas...
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Church must recognize, ask pardon for its sins, pope says before synod
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges its mistakes and bends down "to...
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Renovations underway at St. John's to ensure seminary's future
BRIGHTON -- In the 99-year-old refectory of St. John's Seminary in Brighton, a cavernous hall with chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling and Italian...
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St. Leonard's Parish honors immigrant legacy with art installation
BOSTON -- Hundreds of people filled the peace garden of St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish in Boston's North End on Sept. 29 for the dedication of...
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Annual Lawn Party celebrates Pope St. John XXIII Seminary's unique mission
WESTON -- People often ask Deacon John Williams if his two combat deployments to Iraq were what inspired him to become a priest. They're right, he...
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Archdiocese to host Vocations Day retreat Oct. 19
BRAINTREE -- Father Michael Zimmerman, assistant vocations director for the Archdiocese of Boston, believes that every vocation is a "path to Heaven." "Our...
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Needham, Brookline Catholic schools receive National Blue Ribbon Award
BRAINTREE -- Two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, the department...
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Incardination process bolsters archdiocese's multicultural ministry
BRAINTREE -- Father Marcos T. Pena knows how hard it can be for people from other countries to adjust to life in the U.S. Father Pena is the administrator...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Sister Marie-Paul Jaston, who has been living consecrated life for many years, has requested to become a diocesan hermit. So, she worked with our delegate...
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Home Viewing Roundup for Sept. 30, 2024
NEW YORK (OSV News) – The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or...
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The Wild Robot
NEW YORK (OSV News) -- Cast aside any concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence -- "The Wild Robot" (Dreamworks) has arrived, a Mary Poppins...
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Megalopolis
NEW YORK (OSV News) -- The insensate botch of "Megalopolis" (Lionsgate) is structured like a fable, pitting the self-doubt and moral descent of a tortured...
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Data analytics flourish at Newton Country Day
At Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a new initiative is expanding and highlighting the use of data science and analytics throughout the curriculum....
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Dynamic leadership additions at Mission Grammar School
This summer, Mission Grammar was fortunate to welcome two new leaders to its administrative team. Ms. Vera Ivey has joined Mission's team as director...
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Austin Prep '24 sets high standards on college admissions
While the fall season brings excitement to schools welcoming back students for another academic year, it is also an opportunity to wish recently graduated...
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Xaverian robotics team wins state championship
In the spring of 2021, a group of students gathered eagerly around newly appointed faculty moderators, Mr. Christopher Roche and Mr. John Tassinari, for...
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Welcome home: Serviam in action
During this year's orientation at Ursuline Academy in Dedham, students spent time in service to others in keeping with the school's tradition of...
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A St. John's Prep summer institute helps rising seniors lead from the front
Student retreats and service opportunities which build community at St. John's Prep are abundant, but every August, something special happens. The...
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Why Fenwick?
Before I came to Fenwick, I went to my local middle school. I had lots of friends who I didn't want to leave, I liked my classes and my teachers, and...
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Historic one-million dollar grant awarded to Montrose School
Montrose School, an independent school for girls in grades six to 12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, received a grant of $1,000,000 from...
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St. Joseph School: 70 years shining together
St. Joseph School is celebrating its 70th anniversary during the 2024-2025 academic year with the theme "Together We Shine," a reflection of the school's...
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Cristo Rey Boston's Corporate Work Study Program and Catholic education
In an educational landscape where access to quality learning opportunities is often determined by economic status, Cristo Rey Boston's Corporate Work...
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Continuing the trajectory at St. Sebastian School
Founded in 1941, St. Sebastian School continues to fulfill the vision of William Cardinal O'Connell for a Catholic Independent school that develops...
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Saints Academy students win National Genes in space contest
In 2017, the Saints Academy in Beverly made a commitment to introduce biotechnology in the middle school through the use of PCR to address real-life situations....
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A Catholic faith-inspired history curriculum comes to Lawrence Catholic Academy
As dioceses, bishops, and superintendents across the United States call for strengthening Catholic identity in Catholic schools, Catholic Textbook Project...
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St. John the Evangelist School: The arts thrive here
How often are the arts left in a corner catching dust? Yet, where would we be without music, in its many forms, in our life? At St. John the Evangelist...
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Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata swims 'against the current'
"A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it," wrote Gilbert Keith (G.K.) Chesterton nearly 100 years ago. This timeless...
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Loyola Academy program fosters growth and exploration
Loyola Academy, the middle school at St. Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, is thriving. With strong enrollment and waitlists at certain grade...
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Bellesini Academy supports alumni for high school and college success
In June, Bellesini Academy graduated its 19th graduating class with students matriculating to schools such as Brooks School, Central Catholic High School,...
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Data Results for 2023-2024 Catholic School Enrollment
In spring 2024 the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) released its latest report on Catholic school enrollment, "United States Catholic Elementary...
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Leading with mission: what makes a Catholic school Catholic?
How Would a Visitor Know This is a Catholic School? As a new Catholic school principal, I faced a pointed question from a member of the parish council:...
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Synod on synodality: Second session sets sights on mission
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With many of the concrete, hot-button issues removed from the agenda and turned over to study groups, some people wonder what members...
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Pope calls escalation of conflict in Middle East 'unacceptable'
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East "unacceptable," after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged increased...
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Cardinal expresses gratitude to archdiocese at Celebration of the Priesthood Dinner
BOSTON -- The St. Fidelis High School Seminary in Herman, Pennsylvania, where Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley studied as a young man, was known for...
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Cardinal ordains seven permanent deacons
BOSTON -- While volunteering at MainSpring House and My Brother's Keeper, Deacon Michael Judge met many "giving men." The giving men were themselves...
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St. Francis House, Planning Office break ground on downtown Boston affordable housing
BOSTON -- As president and CEO of Boston's St. Francis House, the largest day shelter for homeless and impoverished people in Massachusetts, Karen...
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Diaconate Inquirer Program begins this October
BRAINTREE -- Deacon Tom O'Shea describes himself as having been bit by the deacon bug. Twenty years ago, when he had a chance encounter with a couple...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
About two years ago, Brazilian astronomer Duilia de Mello, who is vice provost and a professor of physics at the Catholic University of America, contacted...
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Obituary: Father Michael R. O'Hara, OMI, was pastor in Georgetown and Rowley
Following a multi-year battle with cancer, Oblate Father Michael R. O'Hara died at the Oblate Residence in Tewksbury on Sept. 22, 2024. He was born...
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Obituary: Ukrainian Bishop Basil Losten dies at 94
A bishop for 53 years and a priest for 67 years, Bishop Basil H. Losten, the eparch emeritus of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Stamford died in Stamford, Conn.,...
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Never Let Go
NEW YORK (OSV News) -- As allegorical horror films about woodland isolation complicated by demon-infestation rate, "Never Let Go" (Lionsgate) checks off...
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Mountain-climbing monks enjoy views, brews and Mass on Pacific Northwest peaks
(OSV News) -- In a summer of firsts, mountain-climbing Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey took to the heights -- their locally brewed beer tucked in...
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Welcoming immigrants is requirement of charity, justice, pope says
LUXEMBOURG (CNS) -- Animated by a spirit of service, mission and joy, the Catholic Church must be welcoming toward everyone, Pope Francis said. "The spirit...
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Cardinal urges day of prayer, penance on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack, start of Israel-Hamas war
JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- Oct. 7 will mark a year since the brutal Hamas attack on Israeli communities and the no less brutal Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza...
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Pope: Humanity suffers from 'dangerous syndrome' of repeating mistakes
LUXEMBOURG (CNS) -- Humanity needs to be motivated by spiritual values if it is to avoid being thrown into dangerous exploits and useless massacres, Pope...
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Judge rules for Catholic group against EEOC regulations involving abortion, gender identity
(OSV News) -- A federal judge in North Dakota sided with the Catholic Benefits Association in its lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
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Boston College launches millionaire project to empower Hispanic Catholic organizations
(OSV News) -- In response to the pastoral needs of the growing number of Latinos in the U.S., a new initiative from Boston College's Clough School of Theology...
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Swiss bishop warns suicide capsule is 'dangerous' as American woman dies in it
ZURICH (OSV News) -- Following the death of an American woman in a so-called suicide capsule in Switzerland and the arrest of several people involved in...
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Pope: 'Never dialogue with the devil'
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis...
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Harris backs ending filibuster for law to codify a national right to abortion
(OSV News) -- In one of her strongest statements on restoring a national right to abortion as it existed under the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling of...
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WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage...
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Thousands come to venerate relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Manchester, England
MANCHESTER, England (OSV News) -- The example of Blessed Carlo Acutis -- an Italian boy who is expected to become the "first millennial saint" -- reveals...
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Pope resumes meetings after day of rest
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mozambique Sept. 24, a day after he had canceled his scheduled audiences because of "a mild...
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'Disappointed' Cardinal Dolan holds out hope Harris will join Trump at the Al Smith dinner
(OSV News) -- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he is "disappointed" that Vice President Kamala Harris will not attend the Al Smith charity dinner...
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'We need to not be afraid to talk about suicide,' says Catholic mental health expert
(OSV News) -- As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, a Catholic mental health expert told OSV News that open, ongoing conversations about...
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Delaware governor vetoes bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in state
WILMINGTON, Del. (OSV News) -- Delaware Gov. John Carney Sept. 20 vetoed House Bill 140, turning back legislative efforts to make legal physician-assisted...
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Harris to skip Al Smith dinner, annual NY Catholic charity event and staple for presidential nominees
(OSV News) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will not attend the Al Smith charity dinner Oct. 17, a New York Catholic charities fundraiser that has become...
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'Jeopardy!' fans laud Catholic priest-contestant aiming to give 'positive impression' of church
(OSV News) -- A Catholic priest who had gameshow fans "swooning," according to one entertainment reporter, told OSV News he hoped his recent television...
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Ohio bishops, Catholic leaders call for truth, compassion to triumph amid crisis in Springfield
(OSV News) -- The Catholic bishops of Ohio issued a statement Sept. 19 urging faithful and all people of goodwill to "turn to God and ask for eyes to see...
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Deacon Paul Gerard Costello
A South Boston native, born in the Hub on Oct. 17, 1960, a son of the late John and Catherine (Connell) Costello, he is the third of six siblings: an older...
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Deacon Thomas Francis Heyne
A Lone Star State native, he was born near the Big D. He is one of the eight children of Roy and Elizabeth Heyne of Colleyville, Texas. He and his wife,...
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Deacon Michael L. Judge
Born in the Garden City of Newton on Sept. 25, 1965, he is the eldest of the four children of Leo and Lois (Fahey) Judge of Milton. His three sisters are...
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Deacon Kris Joséf Larson
A native of the Bayou State, where he was born in Sulphur on May 17, 1964, a son of Lorna (Andrews) Larson and the late Melvin, he has a younger brother,...
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Deacon Anthony Ferdinand O'Brien
He and his three brothers, John, Edward, and Michael, are joined by their only sister, Christine Collins, as the five children of the late John and Gloria...
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Deacon Nelson Medeiros Pimentel
Born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, in the Azores, on July 11, 1961, he is the eldest of the four children of the late Manuel and Maria Jose (Linhares) Pimentel;...
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Deacon Richard Gerard Raab
A son of the Badger State, he was born on June 1, 1963, in the state's capital city, Madison. He is the ninth of the 12 children of the late John and...
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