New ministry is the ‘Body of Christ’ caring for the ‘Body of Christ,’ says pastor
ByHoly Trinity Church’s newly commissioned Stephen Ministry offers hurting parishioners willing and trained peers to lend an ear. “You are there to provide emotional…
Waking up to God’: Desire for community, renewed faith interest may explain U.S. boost in numbers of new Catholics
ByBy Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News At the April 19 Easter Vigil at parishes across America, the church will welcome many new Catholics. Perhaps that…
Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
ByBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to…
St. Meinrad to host workshop on polyphonic music May 21-23
ByThe St. Meinrad Institute for Sacred Music in St. Meinrad, Ind., will host a workshop on liturgical music May 21-23. The workshop will focus…
‘Nothing is sacred’: Religious leaders condemn Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine
ByBy Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic and other religious leaders are condemning a Palm Sunday attack by Russia on a Ukrainian city that killed…
St. Francis of Assisi wins Quick Recall championship
ByThe Catholic Schools Academic League (CSAL) held its season-ending 4th-5th grade Quick Recall tournament on March 18 at St. Albert the Great School. St….
On Palm Sunday, recovering pope says to carry the cross with compassion
ByBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering — it means stepping into the…
France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptized at Easter, with requests still ‘pouring in’
ByBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — In record-breaking numbers, more than 17,800 catechumens will be baptized during the Easter Vigil on April…
Letter from the Archbishop — Annual Pontifical Good Friday Collection will be April 18
ByMy Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Greetings in the Lord! At the Good Friday liturgies on April 18, parishes will conduct the annual…
Wedding Anniversaries — April 10, 2025
ByMr. and Mrs. Mark Schneider, members of St. Bernadette Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12. Mrs. Schneider, the former Jo…