August 5, 2025

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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

August 5, 2025
Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Despite doing much of her work quietly and behind-the-scenes, recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including ...
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The Beatitudes Show Us the Way Forward

August 5, 2025
The beatitudes present us with guidance on being a true Christian.
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Gentle Service, the Solanus Way

August 5, 2025
Blessed Solanus Casey often said, “Thank God ahead of time.” Gratitude fueled his quiet service at the monastery door, where he listened, blessed, and believed for miracles.
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The city of Nagasaki, Japan, showed scant signs of recovery four years after an atomic bomb was detonated over the city Aug. 9, 1945. Ahead of 78th anniversary of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the chair of U.S. bishops' international policy committee calls both for remembrance of the bombings and for nuclear arms control. (OSV News photo/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel files, USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters) Editors: This cutline has been updated to correct anniversary date.

Nagasaki Franciscan monastery stands as messenger of peace

August 5, 2025
Eighty years ago two of the world's deadliest weapons were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, bringing near-total destruction.
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