Q: Why do Holy Days of Obligation differ from year to year, diocese to diocese, and around the world? (Los Angeles, Calif.)
A: Holy days of obligation -- days when Catholics are obligated to attend Mass -- are discussed in...
An Ohio Catholic priest told OSV News "it will be a long time" before he and his parishioners feel secure in their surroundings, following a train derailment that dumped toxic chemicals into the environment.
"I'm just hoping this is not...
When we think of the sanctuary during Lent, we recall an environment deliberately rendered stark and barren -- ornamentation and statuary are removed or in some parishes covered, no altar flowers are present, and it is devoid of any...
WASHINGTON -- Catholics have a responsibility to address rising threats to democratic norms in civic and social life, panelists said at a Feb. 16 event hosted by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.
Noting Pope Francis...
WILMINGTON — The Archmere girls basketball team had plenty of wins this season going into its game Feb. 16 at Conrad. One more, this one on the Red Wolves’ home floor, would clinch the Auks the Diamond State Athletic...
Catholics treasure the unity we have in faith. One of the most beautiful things about being Catholic is that regardless of language, culture and race, and no matter where we are in the world, the content of divine revelation...
All are invited to attend a four-part program addressing racism at the Church of the Holy Child at 2500 Naamans Road in Wilmington on four Saturday mornings during Lent: March 11, 18, 25 and April 1.
Each Saturday session will...
WILMINGTON — Salesianum and St. Elizabeth have a history of playing close basketball games, such as the eight-point Vikings win last month at Sallies. On Feb. 15 at the St. E Center, the Sals returned the favor, knocking off...
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich.-- Tears were shed, words of consolation were shared, and memories were cherished the evening of Feb. 14 during two emotional prayer vigils to honor the memory of three Michigan State University students whose lives were...
WASHINGTON -- The FBI is facing scrutiny after a leaked memo suggested some "radical traditionalist" Catholics pose threats of racial or ethnically motivated violence. The memo has since been retracted by the bureau, a spokesperson told OSV News.
In a...