Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams, known for his devout Catholic faith and prominent tattoos, expressed his disappointment with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to re-invite and honor a controversial group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Author: Christine
Davenport, Iowa, Parish Opens Wide ‘Window of Mercy’ To Neighbors In Need
A parish became a disaster relief hub over the Memorial Day weekend, and volunteers were ready to respond, as staff told OSV News they have been operating “a field hospital for the works of mercy” since the late 1980s.
On Pentecost Eve, Nearly Three Thousand People Join NYC Eucharistic Procession And Cathedral Vigil
About 2,700 people said prayers of worship in Spanish and sang songs of praise while processing with the Eucharist through Midtown Manhattan before celebrating a Pentecost vigil at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Letters to the Editor Week of June 3, 2023
A Beautiful Story; Msgr. George Deas; Latin in the Liturgy; Migrants Search for Hope; Sisters of Amityville
Moral and Dramatic Sense In the Arts and Philosphy
When I started this series on culture and religious faith, my intention was to share with readers of this weekly column some of the ideas that I emphasize in philosophy classes at St. John’s University, especially ideas that I emphasize in courses on film and philosophy and on the Catholic novel.
The Gift of a Cursillo Weekend
It was a warm summer evening on the night of July 10, 2014. I pulled up to the parking lot of Jesus of Nazareth Retreat Center, where the Women’s Cursillo #274 was being hosted. I remember arriving and feeling a sense of apprehension. What was I doing here?
Two Pro-Life Supporters, 80 and 73, Beaten Outside Baltimore Abortion Clinic
Police are searching for a man who attacked two men who were praying outside a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 26 in Baltimore.
Anti-Catholic Attacks Need Quick, Strong Responses
Events that made headlines this past week show us that anti-Catholic actions are becoming increasingly acceptable in society: From a college professor threatening volunteers from the Catholic Students Association of Hunter College, the Catholic Center at NYU, and Students for Life of America — who were handing out pro-life informational brochures on campus — to a professional sports team inviting an anti-Catholic group to be honored, then disinviting them in the wake of the backlash, only to re-invite them.
Columbus Diocese Closes 15 Parishes Amid Initiative to Move From Maintenance to Mission
The Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, announced May 25 it will close a number of parishes following what it called “an extensive three-year evaluation process.”
Priest Is Among Heroes Fighting Flames In Canadian Wildfires
While Canada is fighting wildfires from western Alberta province to eastern Nova Scotia, at least one priest is on the frontlines of the battle in firefighter uniform.
