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Fear becomes sin when it leads to hostility toward migrants, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being afraid and concerned about the impact of migration is not a sin, Pope Francis said, but it is a sin to let those fears lead […]

Cardinal offers profound thoughts on importance of silence

By Nancy L. Roberts The ancient psalm, “Be still and know that I am God,” is a challenge in today’s world of constant noise and distraction. But it is necessary […]

Seek those who can help you hear the Lord’s call

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time John 1:35-42 The First Book of Samuel is the source of the first reading for this weekend. Originally, First and Second Samuel were one volume. […]

News Briefs: January 14, 2018

Churches no longer exempt from FEMA disaster aid WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is revising its policies to no longer exclude houses of worship from applying for […]

Mercy sisters embark on solidarity week with immigrants via social media

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a strongly worded message prior to National Migration Week Jan.7-13, the president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas expressed solidarity with migrants and called […]

Catholic school teachers shine the ‘Light of Learning’

Tom Heminger, St. Jude School — Observing the everyday interactions between Tom Heminger and his students, one realizes that there is a unique quality in his teacher-student relationships. There is […]

Special

Abby Johnson to speak at inaugural Indiana March for Life

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Diocese of Lafayette and Right to Life of Indianapolis are teaming up to offer the inaugural Indiana March for Life on Jan. 22 in Indianapolis, […]

Perspective

How I became a doctor

As a junior at Purdue University studying mechanical engineering, I realized I was being called to be a physician. I decided to apply to all the schools in Ohio, my […]

Local

Indiana General Assembly 2018 legislative session expected to be ‘fast and furious’

“Fast and furious” — these are the words used by Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference, to describe what’s ahead for the less than three-month session of […]

Diocese

License denied for abortion business in South Bend

Today’s Catholic and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were pleased to receive the following news from the Indiana Right to Life organization this morning. We thank you, God, for […]

National

DREAMers: Countdown to crisis —

Trinity student studies, works to create her preferred future WASHINGTON (CNS) — Daniela doesn’t remember much about coming to the United States from her native El Salvador with her parents […]

Perspective

Plan B and some more

As the new year is often the season for making plans, my attention was captured in a gift shop by a plaque that offers the wisdom, “There is no Plan […]