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‘We all have freedom in our hearts’
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
9 things to know about the SSPX excommunications
(OSV News) — On July 1, the Society of St. Pius X, widely known as the SSPX, illicitly consecrated new four bishops without authorization from the Holy See, leading Pope Leo XIV to declare its bishops, clergy and formally affiliated laity to be in schism with the Catholic Church. Here’s a short primer on the SSPX, what happened and why it matters.
Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?
(OSV News) — The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate, marking the most serious rupture in the Church since Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations in 1988.
Pope Leo calls all Christians to celebrate 2033 anniversary of Christ’s redemption together
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has called on all Christians to work together toward the celebration of 2033, when the Catholic Church will mark an extraordinary Jubilee Year commemorating 2,000 years since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Extension Society announces the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi nominees
CHICAGO – Catholic Extension Society today announces the 46 nominees for the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi Award. The Lumen Christi Award is Catholic Extension Society’s highest honor. Since 1978, it has been presented annually to people who radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve.
Pope Leo XIV asks traditionalist group: ‘Please turn back’ and avoid schism
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has urged the head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X to halt the unauthorized consecration of new bishops, warning that the move would cause a formal schism and deprive followers of lawful sacraments.
Diocesan communications office honored with 2026 Catholic Media Association awards
The staff of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Communications and The Western Kentucky Catholic were recently honored with a first-place 2026 Catholic Media Award and an honorable mention.
Bishops hold border Mass, rosary and procession for migrants as USA nears 250th
NOGALES, Ariz. (OSV News) — Five Catholic bishops from the United States-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, June 26 as the United States approaches its 250th birthday as a nation.
Sheen beatification tickets defray ‘substantial costs’ of inviting thousands, says bishop
(OSV News) — Tickets to the September 2026 beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen are quickly being snapped up, with thousands claimed when they became available June 23.
Scouts grow and learn during camp at Skymont
Thirty-six scouts and adults from Troop 2007, chartered by St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah, attended Skymont Scout Reservation in the Appalachian Mountains for Scout Camp during the week of June 7-13.
