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Bishop Rhoades Elected Secretary of USCCB

BALTIMORE (OSV News) – The U.S. bishops elected Bishop Rhoades as the new secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during their fall plenary assembly on Wednesday, November 12, in Baltimore. They […]

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At Saint Joseph, Football Is Family

Longtime Saint Joseph High School junior varsity football Coach Paul Carrier shares the same message before each Saturday morning game: “This is for the brother before you, after you, and […]

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Bishop Rhoades: U.S. Will Be Consecrated to Sacred Heart of Jesus for Nation’s 250th Anniversary

BALTIMORE (OSV News) – As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary next year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The decision was taken […]

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On All Souls’ Day, ‘We Pray with Hope’ for the Dead

Within the liturgical week, Sundays allow the Catholic faithful to experience anew the joy of Christ’s resurrection and His triumph over sin and death.  However, this year, as November 2 […]

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Holy Cross President Explores the ‘Purpose of University’

In late October, Dr. Marco Clark, president of Holy Cross College in South Bend, spoke at a conference in Rome entitled “Purpose of the University.” The mission of the conference, […]

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The Joy of Being a Eucharistic People

The following homily was delivered by Franciscans of Mary Father Osman Ramos, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Angola, on Friday, November 7, during a Mass marking the opening […]

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Rest in Peace: November 9, 2025

Auburn John Jernigan, 78, Immaculate Conception Bristol Thomas Szerencse, 75, St. Mary of the Annunciation Fort Wayne James Allgeier, 85, St. Jude Rita Landstoffer, 93, St. Jude Franklin Bandor, 97, […]

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Christ the King Celebrates 45 Newly Confirmed Catholics 

Emilia Appleton stood among 44 of her classmates, all with heads bowed and ready to receive the blessing from Bishop Rhoades and be fully initiated into the Church on Sunday, […]

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Marian Counselors Offer Safe, Supportive Environment

From helping students prepare for college to personal counseling, the faculty and staff at Marian High School in Mishawaka strive to create kind, dependable, and respectful students. Within the counseling […]

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Conference Highlights Help for Expectant Parents

Babies who are diagnosed prenatally with a brain anomaly were the subject of a national conference at the University of Notre Dame on Saturday, October 25, that attracted medical personnel, […]

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Physical, Spiritual Healing Are Key Missions at St. Joseph Medical Center

It was fitting for the Gospel reading to come from the Book of St. Luke when Bishop Rhoades visited St. Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center on All Saints’ Day. With St. […]

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‘Día de Muertos’ Brings Community Together

Chants of “Viva la Cristo Rey! Viva Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!” accompanied the rhythmic power and strumming of the violin, and the slow booming of the drum filled the streets […]