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Cardinal George Biography Prompts Reflection on Chicago Prelate’s Legacy
By Maria Wiering (OSV News) — Before he died in 2015, members of the media often asked Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago about his legacy. It was a question […]
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CRS Rice Bowl 2023 — A Journey to Three Countries
BALTIMORE — Since 1975, CRS Rice Bowl, the brightly colored cardboard almsgiving box that is a familiar annual Lenten sight in parishes across the country, has invited Catholics to pray, […]
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News Briefs: March 12, 2023
Catholic Aid Groups Network to Serve Needs of Turkey, Syria Quake Survivors NEW YORK (OSV News) — Catholic aid agencies are working alongside other international humanitarian organizations to house, feed, […]
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Potentially ‘Historic’ Session Could See Major Expansion to School Choice
The state budget proposal recently passed by the Indiana House of Representatives would put school choice within reach of nearly all Hoosier families, but advocates are preparing for a more […]
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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 […]