On Aug. 12, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published an updated version of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” including revisions approved by the body of bishops in June.
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Betting on Beauty: Artist Gambles That Former Atlantic City Convent Can Draw People to God
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, home to nine casinos, artist Jim Dessicino draws visitors to Cappella Studio, an art studio created in a 90-year-old building that formerly served as a convent.
Supper Series: St. Sebastian Church, Donovan’s Pub Both Stand as Pillars in Queens
Donovan’s Pub, modeled after a traditional Irish pub, opened on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 58th Street in 1966. It’s across the street from St. Sebastian Church, which has stood at its current location since 1955.
In West Virginia Mountains, Over 2,000 Catholic Scouts Gather for Mass
Every four years, thousands of Catholic Scouts from across the U.S. gather for Sunday Mass in the mountains of West Virginia.
National Catholic Scouting Group Has New Name, But Same Mission
An organization that works closely with Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) to draw young people closer to the Catholic faith has taken on a new name to simplify things for families, according to its leadership.
Supper Series: In NYC, Diners Flock to Pete’s Tavern Where O. Henry Penned Christmas Classic
Even if you cannot write as well as O. Henry, you can still eat as he did at the height of his powers. The literary master penned “The Gift of the Magi” while sitting in a booth in his favorite tavern. The tavern is still there today, and so is O.Henry’s booth.
Catholic Scouting’s ‘Novena Prayer for America’ Is Patriotic Petition for Country’s Future
As the U.S. marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, parades and barbecues, Catholic Scouting America members of course joined in the fun — but they also had a more serious mission during the entire month of July: They were praying for the future of the country.
St. Teresa Benedicta of The Cross ‘Stands Between Two Worlds’ — Catholic and Jewish
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, born Edith Stein, remains a powerful figure in Catholic-Jewish dialogue as both faiths reflect on her life, conversion and martyrdom.
New USCIRF Chair Says Nigeria Remains Key Concern
Religious persecution in Nigeria remains a key concern for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, its chair told OSV News.
US Faithful Craft World Mission Rosaries For Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification
A parish-based rosary-making ministry in Kentucky is on a mission to create 1,000 World Mission Rosaries for the beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen.