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USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in initiatives including a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy.
Fr. Ray Clark receives Good Friday-inspired sculpture
If you walk into the Carmel Home during the next few weeks, you’ll be greeted by an exquisite pieta sculpture of Mary holding Jesus in the moments after he was removed from the cross following his crucifixion.
Chrism Mass welcomes all; priests renew promises
This year, the Diocese of Owensboro’s Chrism Mass was held March 31, on Tuesday of Holy Week. During this special Mass, the priests of the diocese renew their commitment to priestly service, the bishop blesses the Oil of the Sick and Oil of Catechumens and consecrates the Sacred Chrism.
Sermon on the Integrity: Artemis II mission pilot preaches Christ’s command to love on lunar flyby
(OSV News) — As the astronauts of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team’s pilot reminded the Earth of Jesus Christ’s command to love both God and neighbor.
US bishops’ leader rebukes Trump after he threatens Iran’s ‘whole civilization will die tonight’
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump threatened a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not make a deal by 8 p.m. EDT on April 7 — a statement that drew a stark rebuke within hours from the leader of the U.S. Catholic bishops, who invoked Pope Leo XIV’s recent appeals for peace as he called on the president “to step back from the precipice.”
Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services questioned the legitimacy of America’s war in Iran, arguing that the war is likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense by military means, sometimes called just war theory.
Pope at Easter: Jesus showed nonviolence is true power over evil
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Appealing to those in power to end all conflicts through dialogue and not domination, Pope Leo XIV urged humanity to stop growing accustomed to wars and violence and announced a prayer vigil for peace April 11.
‘Underbelly of the AI industry’: Panel explores data centers’ ecological, economic impacts
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — If you’re reading this article online, you’re making use of a data center.
Feeding hungry neighbors in Bowling Green – together
In Bowling Green, hunger reaches older adults, working parents trying to stretch a paycheck, families with children, and neighbors with no paycheck at all. The response does not rest on one person or one ministry. It moves through a network of organizations whose stories intertwine each week through food, service, and compassion.
Diocese of Owensboro to leave Christian Brothers retirement program, will move into single-employer pension plan
On March 18, 2026, Bishop William F. Medley informed all priests and Catholic school principals of the Diocese of Owensboro that the diocese plans to leave the Christian Brothers Employee Retirement Program (CBERP), following the 2025 announcement that the CBERP was facing a serious underfunding.
