Gallup poll: Majority back birth control, IVF, but almost half see US morality as ‘poor’
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News New data shows most of the nation views birth control and in vitro fertilization as “morally acceptable,” while extramarital…
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US sisters, advocates call on Big Tech to do more to end human trafficking
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News An anti-trafficking group founded by U.S. Catholic religious sisters is calling on leaders of Big Tech firms to counter…
DeSales to host its annual ‘Bourbon, Brew and Bites Bash’ Sept. 28
byDeSales High School will host its annual Bourbon, Brew and Bites Bash fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 28 on the school’s…
Online safety presentation set for Sept. 17 at Lourdes
byOur Lady of Lourdes Church, 508 Breckenridge Lane, will host a presentation for parents called “Stay Safe on the Net” from 6 p.m. to…
Fight against trafficking must include combating its crimes online, advocate says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Strategic collaboration, especially with law enforcement monitoring crimes online, is needed in the fight against…
St. Vincent de Paul partners with GE for day-of-service
byThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul partnered with GE Appliances on July 26 for a morning of service. Approximately 30 GE employees refreshed…
USCCB backs legislation that aims to help religious groups develop affordable housing
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Legislation under consideration in Congress would help faith-based organizations respond to a shortage in affordable housing by…
Initiative offers automatic admission to Bellarmine
byBellarmine University has introduced a new initiative called “Bellarmine Direct” that will give automatic admission to some high school graduates. “Bellarmine Direct” will allow…
Pope appeals for end to weapons’ production, for solidarity with the elderly
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Many elderly people risk feeling an increasingly unbearable sense of loneliness, especially during summer, Pope…
New bishop of Knoxville, Tenn., calls his ordination, installation ‘a day of great beginnings’
byBy Dan McWilliams, OSV News KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In a historic day for the Diocese of Knoxville, Bishop Mark Beckman was ordained July 26…