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New Catholic college to open

The CESL board has approved the amalgamation of St Francis Primary School and St Mary of the Angels Secondary College. The new structure will bring both communities together under a single identity called St Mary of the Angels College F-12, operating …

Franciscan Sisters host Eucharistic procession to highlight social justice issues

• The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and Viterbo Campus Ministry invited the public to a Eucharistic procession today • The event is part of a "Season of Faithful Witness" calling attention to public policies they say are causing …

Demonic Deception of Kids’ Sports

The enemies of the Lord have always had a special hatred for the Eucharist. The first thing that most of the tyrants of the 20th century did was to abolish the Mass—from the Communist takeover of Poland, to the Spanish Revolution, to the anti-clerical laws …

Villancicos: How Native Nahua Song and Dance Translated in Christian Conversion

Illustration by Brewminate with AI,  Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license Indigenous song and dance shaped Christian festivals in New Spain, carrying rhythm, affect, memory, and cultural negotiation into …

Catholics in Indonesia's Flores oppose planned military base

Hundreds of Indigenous Catholics, clergy and people of other faiths in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province have demanded the suspension of plans to build new military installations on their ancestral land. Demonstrators from 20 parishes under the …

Tom Steyer likely won’t win, but he pulled off a San Francisco political miracle

While billionaire gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer’s chances of a second-place finish are still in question, he may have pulled off a political miracle in San Francisco: Getting the city’s wealthy, conservative enclaves to vote in line with its most …

Traditionalism and Tradition

True tradition is allowing true love to be handed on. That is what the word tradition means. It is continually handed on to be received by each successive generation by the Risen Christ through His sacraments. In an earlier chapter I told the story of how …

Br. Damien makes final vows as a Franciscan Friar of the Holy Spirit

Br. Damien Van Amerongen, F.H.S., made his final vows on Saturday (May 30) with the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit, a community founded in the Diocese of Phoenix with the mission to tend to the pastoral and spiritual needs of Native American …

Steubenville native first in clinical trial using mixed reality in the operating room

STEUBENVILLE — When Amanda McGrail was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, she knew that surgery would be needed. What she didn’t know was that she would become the first participant in a clinical trial aimed at determining whether mixed reality technology …

Questions remain after suppression of the Marian Franciscans

Four days after the Family of Mary Immaculate and St Francis (otherwise known as the Marian Franciscans) formally ceased to exist as a public association of the faithful at midnight on May 31, 2026, further information has surfaced regarding the factors …

Q&A: When does a priest promise celibacy in the ordination process?

Jenna Marie Cooper | OSV News Q: I recently attended an ordination, and that got me wondering: Hypothetically, what would happen if the bishop accidentally left out the part of the ordination Mass where the future priest promises celibacy? That wouldn’t …

Friar Michael Heine, OFM Conv., installed as Our Lady of the Angels Province Minister Provincial

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Question Corner: When does a priest promise celibacy in the ordination process?

Q: I recently attended an ordination, and that got me wondering: Hypothetically, what would happen if the bishop accidentally left out the part of the ordination Mass where the future priest promises celibacy? That wouldn’t mean that the new priest was …

Wetherspoons confirm last orders for The Grey Friar as deal done

They declined to confirm who the new operators are and whether the name would remain as The Grey Friar. No date has been set for when the pub will trade for its final day as a Wetherspoons. Around 50 staff are employed at the site and it dates back to the …

Why were the UK Marian Franciscans dissolved?

At 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, a U.K. community known as the Marian Franciscans ceased to exist, in terms of the Church’s canon law. The friars were given oversight of St. Mary’s Church in Gosport, southern England, in 2015. Credit: Hassocks5489/ …

Franciscan Jubilee Year Invites Pilgrims to Walk in St. Francis of Assisi’s Footsteps

This year the Church marks 800 years since St. Francis of Assisiʼs death at the age of 44 — his “Transitus,” as Franciscans call it. Pope Leo declared a special Franciscan Jubilee Year from Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, inviting Catholics to visit …

When does a priest promise celibacy in the ordination process?

Q: I recently attended an ordination, and that got me wondering: Hypothetically, what would happen if the bishop accidentally left out the part of the ordination Mass where the future priest promises celibacy? That wouldn't mean that the new priest was …

Israel Has a Growing Anti-Christian Problem

A recent violent and unprovoked attack on a French nun in Jerusalem has cast a spotlight on the rising hostility toward Christian communities in Israel. In a viral video from April 28, a man runs up to a nun and forcefully pushes her onto the street, …

Franciscan University Chapel Terrazzo Project by Roman Mosaic Earns NTMA Honor Award

One of America's oldest terrazzo contractors is recognized for transforming a 1969 Brutalist chapel into a liturgically ordered Roman Catholic worship space. STEUBENVILLE, OH, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roman Mosaic …

One Million People Join Sol as Americans Search for Purpose & Meaning in the Age of AI

Fast-growing platform reaches milestone as new research finds Americans rank purpose above skill, creativity, or relationships in what makes life worthwhile NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sol (getsol.app), a …

شراكة استراتيجية تجمع شركة حلول وخدمات الشبكات وصندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام لدعم رحلة التمكين لعدد من الشباب المستفيدين

شراكة استراتيجية تجمع شركة حلول وخدمات الشبكات وصندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام لدعم رحلة التمكين لعدد من الشباب المستفيدين AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- وقّّع صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام شراكة استراتيجية مع شركة حلول و …

Church Of God In Christ and Thrivent Partner to Advance Financial Education Across the Denomination Nationwide

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through a new multi-year collaboration, more than 12,000 churches and their members will have access to financial education, workshops and generosity initiatives to support long-term …

In the Month of Mary, Taiwan Transforms Devotion into Concrete Solidarity

During the Month of Mary, Taiwan promoted solidarity through support for vulnerable youth in Rome, 1,200 students in Congo, and a Marian donation to PAMI. ROME, ROME, ITALY, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Month of Mary, the Embassy of …

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Mom, Dad, I'm Gay: A Father's Journey Explores Family, Faith, and Unconditional Love

Cesar Torres shares a deeply personal account of navigating faith, parenting, and acceptance after a life-changing conversation with his daughter. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Cesar Torres presents …

The Way of the Living Jesus Explores an Ancient Path to Spiritual Awakening and Transformation

Chuck Queen invites seekers to rediscover the wisdom of the Gospel of Thomas as a guide for personal growth, inner awakening, and deeper spiritual awareness. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Way of the Living …

Simple Joy Shares Timeless Wisdom for Living a More Meaningful and Joy-Filled Life

David MacInnes reflects on faith, gratitude, simplicity, and values in a heartfelt guide encouraging readers to rediscover lasting joy beyond material success. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a culture driven by …

Unseen Encourages Readers to Break Free From Limiting Labels and Rediscover Their True Identity

Mary Anne Bedington combines professional insight and personal reflection to help readers overcome false identities and embrace authentic self-worth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychotherapist and author Mary …

Merry Christmas, Mary! Brings the True Biblical Christmas Story to Life Through Creative Rhyming Verse

Meredith Davison Jr. delivers a joyful and faith-centered retelling of the Nativity story through imaginative language, poetry, and meaningful reflection. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meredith Davison Jr., author …

Thorns on the Rose Shares a Transformative Story of Redemption, Faith, and Spiritual Renewal

Sheron Chambers Jefferson offers a deeply personal testimony of overcoming shame, emptiness, and self destruction through faith in Jesus Christ NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Sheron Chambers Jefferson …

Re-Forming: Transformation Through Reconstruction Reveals a Biblical Path to Lasting Spiritual Change

John V. Ruggiero explores the spiritual processes behind transformation that have always been present in Scripture but are often overlooked. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The starting point of Re-Forming is …

Nobel University Celebrates May 2026 Graduation Ceremony in Los Angeles

Over 30 graduates walked the stage to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel University proudly celebrated its May 2026 graduation ceremony in …

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Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis to Be Appointed Inaugural Occupant of the Wilson Yates Chair in Theology and the Arts

Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis Joined United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2019 SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is elated to announce that Rev. Dr. Justin …

Bibles and Badges by Steven C. Hinton Offers Hope and Healing for Servants Carrying Hidden Burdens

This Christian guide speaks to pastors, first responders, chaplains, caregivers, counselors, and leaders seeking restoration, resilience, and power. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where ministry …

NarroWay Theatre Prepares to Welcome Baby Camel Cleopatra to Fort Mill Stage Family

Baby Camel Cleopatra Arriving June 8 to Join NarroWay's Live Biblical Productions Near Charlotte FORT MILL, SC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NarroWay Productions is preparing to welcome its newest cast member, a five- …

Natural Healing Center Earns 94% Consumer Rating Across 16 Chronic Health Conditions Over 18 Years

451 verified consumer reviews across five platforms name Newport Beach naturopathic practice a top destination for chronic health conditions. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when Americans are …

Never Give Up Day Launches the World's First Walk of Perseverance Interactive Map

New Global Platform Invites People Everywhere to Walk for the People, Causes, Dreams, and Goals They Refuse to Give Up On HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new global movement is turning perseverance into …