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Attorney Helps Raise Awareness for Wrongfully Convicted in Hoosier State
On Sunday, Jan. 22, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pastorate held a Rosary for Life, followed by a presentation given by Kevin Murphy, a staff attorney for the Notre […]
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Fellow Prelates Recall Late Bishop O’Connell for His Gospel Simplicity
By Pablo Kay LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — During his seven years as auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, Bishop David G. O’Connell made many friends — and a strong impression […]
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Environmental Advocates Encouraged by Changing Climate at Statehouse
While falling short of their goal, members of a growing grassroots movement in Indiana for addressing climate change say they are heartened by progress this year at the Statehouse in […]
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News Briefs: March 5, 2023
Anglicans in Global South are ‘Heartbroken’ by Church of England Decision to Bless Same-Sex Marriages NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — Anglican leaders in the Global South say the decision by […]
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Indianapolis Priest Named Director of USCCB’s Institute on the Catechism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) — The recently formed Institute on the Catechism will carry out the U.S. bishops’ vision of the importance of “connecting evangelization and catechesis,” according to Father […]
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Not Just Rice Bowl, CRS Chapters and Clubs Engage Catholics in Living Out Call to ‘Missionary Discipleship’
BY KIMBERLEY HEATHERINGTON (OSV News) — When grim images of men and women overseas enduring poverty and devastation scroll across their television, computer, or mobile screens, U.S. Catholics may feel […]
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Late Pope Benedict’s Christian Insights Resonate at 2023 New York Encounter
(OSV News) — The annual New York Encounter weekend is renowned for including the widest range of thinking possible. From Feb. 17-19, the event, with its usual discussions of literature, […]
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Indianapolis Black Catholic Parish, a Community of Firsts, Receives Recognition for Historical, Cultural Impact
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — St. Rita Parish on Indianapolis’ east side is a community of firsts and of unique contributions — starting with its founding in 1919 as the first […]
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Woman Enraged by Killing of Relative Comes to Forgive Murderer and Gives Him Proper Funeral
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — When 94-year-old Winnie Harman was raped and stabbed to death by Stephen Todd Booker in Florida 46 years ago, no one could have imagined that such […]
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Door Shut on Renters Suffering from Landlord Negligence
The Statehouse has again proven to be an inhospitable place for those seeking to ensure safe and livable conditions for Hoosier renters, but advocates including the Indiana Catholic Conference vow […]
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News Briefs: February 26, 2023
Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine’s Historic Dedication Honors Martyr’s Mission to Share Jesus’ Love OKLAHOMA CITY (OSV News) — More than 2,000 Catholic faithful from Oklahoma, other parts of the United […]
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Emotional LA Sheriff Details Arrest of Suspect in Shooting Death of Bishop O’Connell; Motive Remains Unclear
By Pablo Kay LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies as the prime […]