In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.
Ohio
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3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants
by Daniel Meloyby Daniel Meloy“The goal here today is to get us energized to take the next steps as dioceses, parishes, religious congregations or as groups of Catholic organizations.”
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Catholic, other faith leaders push Ohio lawmakers to end the death penalty
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — As Ohio prepares for its upcoming gubernatorial election, faith leaders pushed lawmakers on May 4 to end the practice of capital punishment. Ohio’s May 5 primary election will …
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A Catholic university is mourning the apparent accidental deaths of two students outside a campus dormitory.
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Thousands of youth and young adults across the nation were assured of God’s love and call for their lives during an annual gathering spanning three cities.
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The upcoming SEEK 2026 conference is inviting young Catholics and attendees of all ages to embrace its theme inspired by recently canonized St. Pier Giorgio Frassati.
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“The recent National Eucharistic Revival called a greater attention to the Holy Eucharist and the need to practice and maintain proper respect and reverence.”
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“I can’t get away from this,” the teen wrote. “I have a hard time trusting people, especially authority figures.”
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Young people are especially drawn to Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized April 27, 2025.
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Red state death penalty repeal efforts emerge despite Trump’s order to expand use of the practice
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Efforts to repeal the death penalty have been introduced in two Republican-led states, with some lawmakers citing their Catholic faith as a factor in their opposition …
