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Knights' film on chaplain's faith, heroism traces how his remains were returned home 70 years after his death

Sunday, May 28, 202309 A short documentary just released by the Knights of Columbus highlights the life, ministry and selfless service of Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who died May 23, 1951, while ministering to prisoners of war during the Korean War.

Pope Francis

Pope on Pentecost: Synod is journey in the Spirit, not 'a parliament'

Sunday, May 28, 202308 The Catholic Church's current Synod of Bishops should not be a "parliament for demanding rights," but a "journey in accordance with the Spirit," Pope Francis said. The synod, which seeks to gather input from all baptized Catholics on building a listening church, is not "an occasion for following wherever the wind is blowing, but the...

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Fifty years later, N.Y. priest still draws on Vietnam combat experience to minister to others

Friday, May 26, 2023082 Fifty years after the U.S. withdrew its troops from Vietnam, a New York priest told OSV News his combat experience there continues to shape his pastoral ministry.

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Uvalde Catholic community marks painful anniversary with Mass, prayers

Thursday, May 25, 202306 Community members gathered in Uvalde, Texas, to pray and honor the 21 lives taken last year in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Pope Francis

Pope prays Chinese Catholics can practice faith fully, freely

Thursday, May 25, 202306 Pope Francis prayed that Catholics in China would be free to share the Gospel and live their faith fully.

Pope Francis

Pray at Pentecost for courage to evangelize, pope says

Wednesday, May 24, 202303 Christians should pray on Pentecost that the Holy Spirit would give them the courage and strength to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis adds Fátima visit to World Youth Day trip

Tuesday, May 23, 202303 Pope Francis will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima during his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023, the Vatican said.

Diocese

Bishop Burns ordains eight men to the priesthood

Monday, May 22, 20230203 The sanctuary at St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen was packed May 20 as Bishop Edward J. Burns joined by Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly and their brother priests of the Diocese of the Diocese in coming together to celebrate the ordination of eight men to the priesthood.

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Texas port community welcomes new center for church ministry to seafarers

Monday, May 22, 202302 No longer is the seafarer ministry in Point Comfort in the Diocese of Victoria the only one without a physical structure to welcome seafarers. On May 16, people who support the seafarers ministry celebrated the building and Victoria Bishop Brendan J. Cahill blessed the structure.

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