With global hunger rising, an annual Lenten initiative by the U.S. Catholic bishops has “never been more needed,” says Catholic Relief Services official.
Gina Christian
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(OSV News) — The faithful are invited to pray for those whose lives are touched by adoption, seeking the intercession of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. The U.S. Conference …
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Through CRS’s Rice Bowl program, participants donate Lenten alms, eat simple meals and learn about those who benefit from the campaign worldwide.
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“As Catholics in a global Church, we witness to the power of God’s love through our presence and assistance to those who are vulnerable,” says U.S. bishop.
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(OSV News) — A Connecticut priest has been placed on administrative leave for allegedly misappropriating parish funds for personal use, with the priest denying the charges and the news prompting protests …
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An annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is looking to recenter the observance on Ireland’s patron saint and his spiritual strength.
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Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak, head of U.S. Ukrainian Catholics, spoke after a televised row between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
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Iowa enacted a law defining “sex” as male or female, while removing gender identity protections from its civil rights code, making it the first state to do so.
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(OSV News) — Catholic bishops along both sides of the Texas-Mexico border are affirming their support for the common good amid the U.S. immigration crisis, while calling for reform of …
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Migration and Refugee Services of the U.S. bishops’ conference was one of 10 national resettlement agencies working with the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program.