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‘Hope Does Not Disappoint’
Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of the Sick February 11 is World Day of the Sick Dear brothers and sisters, We are celebrating the 33rd World Day of the […]
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Bishop Rhoades: Freedom of Worship for Migrants
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has taken steps to make it easier for immigration officials to conduct enforcement actions in “protected areas” (often referred to as “sensitive locations”), including […]
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Church Calls for ‘Just and Dignified Treatment’ of Migrants
As immigration issues dominate public policy discussions at the national and state levels, the Catholic Church in Indiana is adding its voice to the debate with a call to place […]
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News Briefs: February 9, 2025
U.S. Bishops Call for Prayer after Deadly D.C. Air Collision WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – U.S. Catholic bishops and other faith leaders, joined by Pope Francis, called for prayer following […]
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How to Celebrate World Marriage Day
By Zoey Maraist (OSV News) – A sea of heart-shaped cards, candy, and decor reminds couples that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But at the same time, many Catholic […]
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The Missionary Imperative of Catholic Health Care
(OSV News) – Secularization in Western counties is not a phenomenon that necessarily brings about more tolerance or one that is marked by religious neutrality. Instead, when we forget God, […]
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INPEA Names McNeany as Next Executive Director
The Indiana Non-Public Education Association is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has selected James McNeany as its next executive director. He will begin his new role in […]
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Catholic Communication Must Engage with the World, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Church communications cannot exist in an “enclosure” in which Catholics merely talk among themselves and do not engage with the outside world, Pope Francis said. “Catholic […]
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‘Great Spirit of Hope’ Found at National March for Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – The theme of the 52nd National March for Life was “Life: Why We March,” and for the thousands of people gathered on the National Mall […]
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Catholic Agencies Speak Out on Immigration Enforcement
The following statement was issued in response to action taken by the Trump administration rescinding guidance related to “protected areas” for immigration enforcement: “Catholic health care, Catholic Charities agencies, and […]
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News Briefs: February 2, 2025
Pope Clears Way for Beatification of Georgia Martyrs VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of […]
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ICC Supports Pro-Life, Pro-Family Initiatives at Statehouse
On the heels of the Indiana March for Life, officials with the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) are taking steps to support pro-life legislation while calling for a halt to the […]