Editorial

Christ at the center in Indianapolis

There has not been an OSV News without the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. From our inception in 2022, we knew that this event would be a hallmark for the Catholic Church in the United States and …

The Face of God is Mercy

In the Museo del Duomo in Milan, a towering statue depicts St. Ambrose with a scourge over his shoulder. The image of a bishop holding a whip admittedly shocks modern observers. Hagiographers agree …

Summer media survival tips for parents

When I was a kid, my main form of media consumption was books. I used to go to the library and check out four or five Hardy Boys books at a time. I don’t know why I never got into Nancy Drew (I …

Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

At the beginning of June, the American College of Pediatricians (ACP) issued a declaration titled “Doctors Protecting Children.” More than 100 doctors, nurses, therapists and research …
Letters to the editor

Remembering Father Reardon

TO THE EDITOR: Woonsocket mourns the loss of Father Dennis Reardon, who passed away on March 21. His life was a beacon of compassion, dedication, and faith, deeply influencing our community. …

The Inspired Impact of Liturgical Music

TO THE EDITOR: I was pleased to read Laura Kelly Fanucci’s article “In Praise of Singing” in the March 7 edition of Rhode Island Catholic. She rightly notes that “vocal …

From a Concern to a Calling

TO THE EDITOR: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which caused the death of many workers was a time of transformation for Frances Perkins. Prior to that fire she had lobbied for workers rights …

Is it time to encourage our Catholic students to consider other options?

TO THE EDITOR: In reaction to the Catholic high school graduation statistics published in the June 22 issue of the Rhode Island Catholic, I can’t help but wonder if it’s time for our …