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Indiana Catholic Conference Opposes the Resumption of State Executions

On behalf of the five Catholic dioceses in the state of Indiana, the Indiana Catholic Conference is strongly opposed to the decision to seek the resumption of executions in Indiana […]

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Federal Agencies Distort Truth, Threaten Religious Freedom with Gender Ideology Rules

By Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Bishop Robert Barron (OSV News) – The Church celebrates the month of June in dedication to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, who pours […]

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Missouri Catholic Mom’s Storybook for Children Opens Door to Discussions About Grief, Loss

By Jay Nies JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (OSV News) – “In grief and loss, love’s light will prevail. Through shared support, we can mend and set sail.” Jeanette Steiner wove lessons […]

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Pope: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Will Be Canonized ‘Soon’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis said that Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati “will be a saint soon.” Known as “the Man of the Eight Beatitudes,” he was beatified by St. […]

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News Briefs: June 30, 2024

Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Abortion Drug WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – On Thursday, June 13, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a challenge to mifepristone, a pill commonly used for […]

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Incoming ICC Leader called a ‘Missionary Disciple’ for the Church

Alexander Mingus to Begin Tenure as Executive Director in July When Alexander Mingus becomes the new leader of the Indiana Catholic Conference next month, 2,000 years of Catholic social teaching […]

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U.S. Bishops Advance Key Priorities at National Assembly

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Gathered in Louisville for their spring plenary assembly, the U.S. bishops’ June 12-14 meeting saw a mix of important matters discussed – with some unexpected twists and […]

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Paying a Visit to the Patroness of the Marian Route

Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever! This past week, the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passed through the Diocese of Green Bay and visited the patroness of […]

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News Briefs: June 16, 2024

U.S. Ambassador to Holy See to Step Down in July VATICAN CITY (CNS) – U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Joe Donnelly will leave his post in July, embassy officials […]

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Minnesota Welcomes Our Lord as Marian Route Begins

Christ’s Peace! We are officially on the road for the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, and it’s safe to say that we hit the ground running full speed […]

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Pilgrim Journeys Toward a Deeper Intimacy with God

As I’m writing this, I’m at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids, located in the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin. We had an eventful morning in Sparta, […]

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Celebrate Religious Freedom Week June 22-29

From Saturday, June 22 (the feast of SS. Thomas More and John Fisher), to Saturday, June 29 (the feast of SS. Peter and Paul), the Church marks the annual observance […]