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St. Michael's College
St. Michael's College may be a small, Catholic liberal arts school in picturesque Vermont. But, don't let the quaint image fool you -- St. Mike's...
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Historic restoration to begin at Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity grotto after 600 years
(OSV News) -- Restoration is set to begin at the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for the first time in 600 years. The official announcement...
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Sister Thea Bowman's sainthood moving forward to Vatican review
(OSV News) -- Servant of God Thea Bowman's canonization cause is moving ahead, with a Mass and ceremony marking the closure of the cause's diocesan phase...
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As Cardinal Pierre turns 80, what comes next?
(OSV News) -- A change is coming in 2026 for the pope's top man in America. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, turns 80...
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Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV praised consecrated men and women for going to the world's peripheries and refusing to abandon their people, even amid...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Pope adds feast day of St. John Henry Newman to universal calendar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV has added the feast day of St. John Henry Newman, who is "a radiant light for the Church on pilgrimage through history,"...
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'The sea cannot separate them from us'-- memorial Mass held for lost Gloucester fishing crew
GLOUCESTER -- Gus Sanfilippo was like Al Cottone's little brother. Sanfilippo was the captain of the Lily Jean, the iconic Gloucester fishing vessel...
Read MoreArchdiocese backs measure to prevent immigration enforcement at churches
BRAINTREE -- Gov. Maura Healey has proposed legislation that would restrict federal immigration enforcement inside of Massachusetts churches. Speaking...
Read MoreJudge blocks ending TPS protections for Haitians
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) -- A federal judge blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S. on Feb. 2, dealing...
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Cheverus profiles: Betty Chagnon and Theresa Zampell of St. Paul Parish, Hamilton
TOPSFIELD -- As a girl, Betty Chagnon had no idea there was a Great Depression. Growing up on a farm in Hamilton, Chagnon and her eight siblings lived...
Read MoreObituary: Bishop Robert J. Banks, 10th bishop of Green Bay
Bishop Robert J. Banks, a Winthrop native and the 10th bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin, died on Jan. 25 at the St. Paul Elder Services Center, Kaukauna,...
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Send Help
NEW YORK (OSV News) – "Send Help" (20th Century) is a bitterly cynical horror movie that charts a race to the ethical bottom between its two main...
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Catherine O'Hara's Catholic roots
(OSV News) -- Catholic faith was not part of comedian Catherine O'Hara's public-facing work and personality. She didn't mine that part of her life for...
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Home Viewing Roundup for Feb. 2, 2026
NEW YORK (OSV News) – The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or...
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Mercy
NEW YORK (OSV News) – With apologies to pulp fiction crime writer Mickey Spillane, the dystopian thriller "Mercy" (Amazon MGM) might more aptly be...
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El Papa León lamenta el aumento de las tensiones entre EEUU y Cuba, y pide un diálogo ‘sincero’
(OSV News) -- El Papa León XIV ha pedido "un diálogo sincero y eficaz" ante el aumento de las tensiones entre Estados Unidos y Cuba. El Papa...
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Masiva presencia juvenil hispana en Misa y marcha por la vida
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- La juventud católica se hizo presente en la Misa, concierto y reflexión sobre el gran valor de la vida y la importancia...
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La prevención y la rendición de cuentas son necesarias para detener los crímenes contra la humanidad, afirma un diplomático del Vaticano ante la ONU
(OSV News) -- Ante el aumento de las atrocidades contra la población civil en todo el mundo, el máximo diplomático del Vaticano ante la...
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La falta de fe, especialmente entre los jóvenes, debe impulsar la evangelización, afirma el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- El creciente número de personas que no ven el Evangelio como algo fundamental para su vida debe inspirar --y no desanimar--...
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En Brasil, se viralizan imágenes de un sacerdote que interrumpe la Eucaristía para consolar a un anciano
(OSV News) -- Un video que muestra a un anciano llorando acercándose al altar durante la Misa --lo que provocó que el sacerdote interrumpiera...
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Los obispos mexicanos hacen un llamado por la paz tras masacre en cancha de fútbol
(OSV News) -- Los obispos de México hicieron un llamado a la sociedad a "trabajar unida por la paz" tras una masacre en una chancha de fútbol...
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Pope Leo laments rising US-Cuba tensions, calls for 'sincere' dialogue
(OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV has called for "a sincere and effective dialogue" as tensions between the U.S. and Cuba mount. The pope shared his concerns...
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Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens
(OSV News) -- The Vatican Gardens welcomed a new Marian mosaic and a statue of St. Rose of Lima, both created by young artists from Peru -- in a ceremony...
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'Radical' abortion amendment passes Virginia General Assembly despite pro-life advocacy
RICHMOND, Va. (OSV News) -- The Virginia General Assembly has sent a sweeping amendment enshrining a "fundamental right" to abortion in the Constitution...
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'Peru holds a special place in my heart,' pope tells Peruvian bishops, surprises them at lunch
(OSV News) -- Ad limina visits by bishops tend to make headlines in local churches when the bishops involved are in some kind of trouble. This time, however,...
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The Church is criticized by anti-immigration groups
In a recent article from November 2025, a group that favors immigration restrictions said: "Politicians, business leaders and activist groups have long...
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Noem unlawfully ended Venezuelan, Haitian deportation protections, says appeals court
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- A federal appeals court ruled late Jan. 28 that the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections for hundreds...
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Science teacher honors Challenger crew's memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith
HOUSTON (OSV News) -- A Houston-area Catholic school science teacher said the Challenger disaster remains one of the most defining moments of her early...
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First woman to lead Church of England in its history confirmed in ceremony
(OSV News) -- Archbishop Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury and the Church of England's first female to lead the Anglicans. "She...
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Lack of faith, especially among youth, should spur evangelization, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The increasing number of people who do not see the Gospel as a fundamental resource for their life should inspire -- not discourage...
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A retreat center of hope and healing for 75 years
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut, is celebrating a milestone anniversary -- 75 years as a vibrant community dedicated...
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Come to Glastonbury Abbey for renewal and retreat
"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say, 'I was a stranger and you welcomed me.'" -- Rule of St....
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Ongoing spiritual support for grieving parents
Since 2009, the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) has been offering spiritual support for parents whose children of any age, who have died by...
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Retreats with St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries
Retreats offered by St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries are an invitation to step away from the noise and demands of daily life and enter a sacred space where...
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Retrouvaille of New England: Rediscovering hope in a comprehensive program for struggling marriages
Every marriage faces challenges. Some are expected: busy schedules, financial pressures, differing personalities. Others feel heavier: distance, unresolved...
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About the Spirituality Center
The Spirituality Center provides a contemplative setting with spiritual and educational opportunities to experience the goodness of life more deeply. We...
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Bethany Center welcomes you
Getting away can be very good for the soul. Getting away to Florida can be even better. Bethany Center was the idea of our former Bishop Robert N. Lynch....
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Listening to God as Ignatius -- 'Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio': An Ignatian retreat in Spanish at Gonzaga Eastern Point
In response to the growing spiritual hunger among Spanish-speaking Catholics, Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House, in collaboration with the Office of...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Concierto celebra el aniversario de la catedral
BRAINTREE -- "Dios mío, esto son tres cosas maravillosas para celebrar en un solo día." Eso fue lo que pensó Liz Cotrupi, directora de...
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Milan Archdiocese unveils 'For Each Other' initiative ahead of Winter Games
(OSV News) -- As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has...
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MN Catholic Conference director, other faith leaders call for 'off-ramp' to immigration enforcement 'crisis'
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) -- Urging federal, state and local elected officials in Minnesota to chart an "off-ramp from this crisis" of increased federal...
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Vigil for Life summons Catholics to be apostles of 'a civilization of love'
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- While continuing to work to change laws to protect the unborn and support pregnant women in need, "we need to redouble our efforts...
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Marchers celebrate the unique gift of life at 53rd annual March for Life
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- As thousands gathered in the cold, to stand for the unborn, March for Life president Jennie Bradley Lichter reminded the crowd...
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Local pilgrims witness to life at D.C. march
BRAINTREE -- Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Boston joined the tens of thousands who marched for life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23. About 60 young...
Read MoreLocal Catholics support pro-life cause with prayer at Holy Hours for Life
CAMBRIDGE -- As thousands traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life, many Boston Catholics supported the pro-life cause with prayer by...
Read MoreForming the Future: Earth-shaking science at Saints Academy, Beverly
BEVERLY -- Since it was installed in 2017, the seismograph in the middle school science classroom at Saints Academy in Beverly has picked up many seismic...
Read More'K-Pop Snow Hunter' -- Cambridge students win statewide plow naming contest
CAMBRIDGE -- The fourth graders at St. Peter School in Cambridge will have a part of themselves on icy roads for years to come. The class beat hundreds...
Read MoreBrigitte Bardot, the Church and the Legion of Decency
(OSV News) -- Early in her career, Brigitte Bardot, the French cinematic icon who died Dec. 28 at 91, had a unique ability to make American Catholics come...
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Home Viewing Roundup for Jan. 26, 2026
NEW YORK (OSV News) – The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or...
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Hamnet
NEW YORK (OSV News) – "Hamnet" (Focus) is a lyrical but emotionally wrenching drama, a film that is both too intense and too complicated for kids....
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Obispos de EEUU advierten: 'El país no puede continuar así'
(OSV News) -- Cada vez más obispos católicos de Estados Unidos están sonando la voz de alarma sobre un orden social cada vez más deteriorado,...
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El presidente de los obispos de EEUU convoca una Hora Santa por la paz en medio del 'clima actual de miedo y polarización'
(OSV News) -- En medio de las tensiones nacionales y mundiales de hoy, el presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos ha convocado...
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La Sagrada Escritura es una realidad viva que se desarrolla y crece en la tradición, afirma el Papa León
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- La Palabra de Dios no está "fosilizada", sino que se desarrolla y crece en la tradición, afirmó el Papa León...
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El Papa hace un llamado para poner fin al antisemitismo, los prejuicios y el genocidio
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- El Papa León XIV hizo un llamamiento para poner fin a todo antisemitismo, prejuicio, opresión y persecución...
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No fuimos creados para los algoritmos, sino para el encuentro humano, afirma el Papa León en un mensaje sobre la IA
(OSV News) -- El Papa León XIV no solo escribió su primer mensaje como pontífice para la Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones el 24 de...
Read MoreEl complejo momento político actual, presenta desafíos y oportunidades, afirma la presidenta de la Marcha por la Vida
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Un entorno político "complejo" presenta tanto desafíos como oportunidades para el movimiento provida, afirmó Jennie...
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Trump administration asks federal court to pause Louisiana's abortion pill challenge
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- A key national pro-life group has accused the U.S. Department of Justice of undermining Louisiana's efforts to roll back the Biden...
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Olympic-bound hockey player draws strength from her Catholic faith, devotion to St. Thérèse
(OSV News) -- Britta Curl-Salemme's love for skating and ice hockey began very early in her life. She remembers skating with her three siblings since "basically...
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Sacred Scripture is a living reality that develops, grows in tradition, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Word of God is not "fossilized," but rather develops and grows in tradition, Pope Leo XIV said. The Church's "deposit of faith,"...
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'The Bible in a Year' podcast at 5: Father Mike Schmitz has 5 takeaways
(OSV News) -- Father Mike Schmitz is sharing five takeaways, things he's learned, from hosting the wildly popular "The Bible in a Year" podcast released...
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Church has opposed artificial reproduction for nearly century, says author of 'IVF is Not the Way'
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Why not IVF -- in vitro fertilization? It's a question asked not only by those outside the Church, but sometimes by faithful...
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Let communication be conducted by real human beings, not AI, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Humanity must not allow technology, especially AI, to obscure, exploit or suppress human voices, needs, knowledge, talents, creativity...
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Amid tensions in Minnesota, Archbishop Hebda calls for conversion of hearts
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- After a second fatal shooting in January involving federal agents in Minneapolis during an increase in federal immigration enforcement,...
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March for Life rallies thousands to build culture of life as political cracks emerge
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates descended on the March for Life demonstrating their strong motivation to give witness...
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'Our goal is to make abortion not only illegal, but unthinkable,' bishop says
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- While continuing to work to change laws to protect the unborn and support pregnant women in need, "we need to redouble our efforts...
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Pope Leo sends 'warm greetings,' apostolic blessing to March for Life participants
(OSV News) -- On the eve of the 2026 March for Life in Washington, Pope Leo XIV issued a message to participants, expressing his deep gratitude for...
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New Center for Integrated Learning
At Austin Prep, we believe that every student is created with unique gifts and the capacity to grow in confidence, purpose, and skill. The Richard J. Meelia...
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A recipe for learning
Students enrolled in chemistry at Danvers St. John Preparatory School -- The Prep -- are accustomed to a traditional science classroom dynamic. They balance...
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Xaverian junior co-founder of Cars Cure Cancer
Colton Henderson, a junior at Xaverian Brother High School, Westwood, has long been a passionate automotive photographer and designer, but in 2024, he...
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Xaverian scout's tribute to his town's fallen heroes
To become an Eagle Scout, he must earn at least 21 merit badges, hold an active leadership position in his troop for at least six months, and complete...
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Steadfastly educating the mind, heart, and hands
To begin our school year, Father Thomas Macdonald, Holy Name's pastor, welcomed our faculty back by leading our opening faculty retreat. For the retreat's...
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