‘We give thanks to God!’ says Haiti archbishop as six nuns are freed from captivity
byBy OSV News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The six nuns kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 19 have been freed, and the archbishop of the capital…
The Good Steward — Practical steps toward peace
byEach new year, we give expression to our desire for peace. And yet, every year gives witness to the absence of peace — in…
Spiritual oasis: Year of Prayer a needed rest stop on journey to jubilee
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — With little fanfare, Pope Francis officially opened the Year of Prayer after Mass for the church’s celebration of…
Priest credits CSA with the opportunity to complete seminary
byEntering higher education at any age — be it straight out of high school or following a late-in-life career change — can come with…
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre to present the Cyprian Davis Lecture on Feb. 8
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre will be the presenter for the Cyprian Davis Lecture at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad,…
Haiti bishops appeal for release of religious sisters kidnapped by suspected gang members
byBy OSV News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The bishops of Haiti appealed for the release of six women religious who were kidnapped Jan. 19 in…
Mercy purchases more than five acres on Fegenbush
byMercy Academy, 5801 Fegenbush Lane, rang in the new year by adding five and a half acres of land to its 24-acre campus. On…
Workshop promotes action for creation
byOn a frigid Saturday morning, around 125 people gathered at Epiphany Church to learn about taking action in the name of caring for creation. …
Letter signed by 18 bishops urges US to redirect military spending to fund human needs
byBy OSV News WASHINGTON — At least 18 Catholic bishops have signed on to a call by PAX Christi USA for the U.S. government…
Keep advocating for life ‘from womb to tomb’ even when laws don’t, bishop urges
byBy Theresa Cisneros LOS ANGELES — Maria Consuelo Carrera has dedicated her public — and private — life to defending the rights of the…