By ministering to people on streets and on campus, seminarians gain pastoral skills
By Susan Klemond, The Catholic Spirit, OSV News ST. PAUL, MINN. — Starting in early 2022, St. John Vianney College Seminary student John Paul…
Sean heraldos de la esperanza, pide el Papa a los sacerdotes en la homilía de la Misa Crismal
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Especialmente durante un Año Jubilar, pero también todos los días, los sacerdotes están llamados…
Gaza is in a state of ‘extreme poverty,’ but Christians still share what they have with others, says Holy Family parish pastor
By OSV News GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — As the only Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip celebrates this Holy Week under the Israeli…
‘¿Por qué ellos y no yo?’, se pregunta el Papa tras su visita del Jueves Santo a la cárcel
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROMA — Aunque no celebró Misa ni lavó los pies a los reclusos, el Papa Francisco realizó su…
‘Why them and not me,’ pope asks after Holy Thursday visit to prison
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — While he did not celebrate Mass or wash the feet of inmates, Pope Francis made his…
A basket filled with faith: Eastern Europe Easter tradition explained
By Katarzyna Szalajko, OSV News Holy Saturday is one of those days when the church, though liturgically silent, speaks volumes through signs. In Poland…
Novena to St. Gianna to unite faithful in prayer for pregnant, parenting moms in need
By OSV News WASHINGTON — Thousands of Catholics across the country will unite in prayer for pregnant and parenting moms in need during an…
Dios siempre espera, y va en busca de los que están perdidos, dice el Papa
Por Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Evangelio contiene un gran mensaje de esperanza, “porque nos dice que sea cual…
God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Gospel contains a great message of hope, “because it tells us that wherever we…
‘Waking up to God’: Desire for community, renewed faith interest may explain U.S. boost in numbers of new Catholics
By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News At the April 19 Easter Vigil at parishes across America, the church will welcome many new Catholics. Perhaps that…