Articles by Tessa Gervasini
7 Dominican brothers ordained priests by Sydney archbishop in Washington, D.C.
Jun 6, 2025 / 17:57 pmOn June 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., seven Dominican brothers were ordained to the priesthood.
Archdiocese of Washington announces major cutbacks, layoffs
Jun 6, 2025 / 16:30 pmThe Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic challenges.”
50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization sparks pilgrimages
Jun 6, 2025 / 07:00 amThis month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the saint’s canonization.
Archdiocese of New York launches school renewal plan, releases results of viability study
Jun 5, 2025 / 12:35 pmArchdiocese of New York superintendent of schools announces launch of a school renewal plan and the final results of a school viability study.
Bishop Barron talks faith, freedom, and tech with Tucker Carlson
Jun 4, 2025 / 16:29 pmBishop Robert Barron sat down with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson this week to talk about the Catholic faith and discuss some hot cultural topics.
Toronto Cardinal Leo tells Catholics to avoid using ‘symbols that do not represent us’
Jun 2, 2025 / 18:07 pmCardinal Francis Leo called on the faithful to honor the most Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout June rather than “using symbols that are contrary to God’s divine revelation.”
Sacred Heart billboard campaign kicks off in Nebraska
Jun 2, 2025 / 15:44 pmListeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80 through Nebraska.
Trappist monks honor enslaved buried in unmarked graves with garden and Christ sculpture
May 31, 2025 / 07:00 amThe monks of Mepkin Abbey have unveiled a garden space honoring enslaved buried in unmarked graves on their South Carolina monastery property.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Pedro Bismarck Chau auxiliary bishop of Newark Archdiocese
May 30, 2025 / 16:23 pmPope Leo XIV has appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey.
Poll: Parents say colleges losing focus, need to shift from politics to academics
May 29, 2025 / 11:42 amThis week a national education nonprofit group revealed the results of a survey conducted with parents across the country about issues in higher education in the United States.
Diocese of Wilmington helps launch networking program for Catholic business leaders
May 28, 2025 / 16:41 pmThe Diocese of Wilmington’s Catholic Business Network launches next month, connecting Delaware’s Catholic business leaders for networking and collaboration.
Crimes against churches and Christians in Germany on the rise
May 23, 2025 / 09:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC
May 22, 2025 / 17:43 pmOn Wednesday evening, May 21, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
‘Send a message to the Holy Father’ initiative elicits supportive video messages for new pope
May 22, 2025 / 08:00 amTech company eCatholic is collecting video messages of prayer, encouragement, and support from Catholics across the globe.
Pontifical Academy for Life signs elderly care declaration with Muslim council, AARP
May 21, 2025 / 15:22 pmThe organizations launched the initiative in order to help safeguard the elderly from abuse and to protect their human dignity, right to independence, and engagement in society.
Archdiocese of Baltimore ‘refusing’ to reopen parish after Vatican order, advocates say
May 20, 2025 / 15:20 pmThe Archdiocese of Baltimore says it is “faithfully following the requirements included in the letter received from the Dicastery for Clergy.”
Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium
May 19, 2025 / 15:04 pmThe Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14 to honor Pope Leo XIV.
‘It brought me here’: Third annual Eucharistic procession held in Washington, D.C.
May 17, 2025 / 17:30 pmThe procession began after Mass and was led by the crossbearer, candle-bearers, religious sisters, and young children who recently received their first Communion.
Former Holy See ambassador, friend of Leo XIV says new pontiff will be ‘fantastic pope’
May 13, 2025 / 14:48 pmFrancis Rooney said Pope Leo XIV will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very clear but nonthreatening way.”
Pope Leo’s ‘greatest generation’ dad served on D-Day tank landing ship
May 12, 2025 / 17:26 pmLouis Marius Prevost, the father of Pope Leo XIV, served on a D-Day landing ship during World War II.