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ICC, bishops call for ‘humane legislative solutions’ on immigration

Matt Kresich

Diocesan native asks readers to listen for God's call

The Path of Discernment

John and Beverly Crouch, of Hobart, pray before Mass on Feb. 1 at St. Bridget in Hobart, the feast day of the parish’s namesake. Prayer can take several forms, which will be explored in a four-week Catechism Series on Prayer that begins on Wednesday, Feb. 25 in the Diocese of Gary. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

Diocese to host five-week, in-depth study to enhance prayer life

Catechism Series on Prayer

St. Paul Men's Club board members present Father Doug Mayer with a $10,000 donation to the church

St. Paul Men’s Club asks students to define their mission

Inaugural Scholarship Program

Noreen Bickel

Annual CSA campaign kicks off, offers support to important ministries

On the Way With Jesus

Allison M

Emmaus Conference creates opportunity to foster community and connection with Christ

Don't Miss This Chance to Grow In Faith!

Nation & World

Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong Catholic, philanthropist and media mogul, is pictured in Hong Kong May 29, 2020. On Dec. 15, 2025, three government-vetted judges found Lai, 78, guilty of conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious articles. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment Feb. 9, 2026. (OSV News photo/Tyrone Siu, Reuters)

Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20-year imprisonment

Opponents of New York state's proposed assisted suicide bill stand outside the governor's mansion in Albany Dec. 3, 2025, for a candlelight vigil urging Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Catholic, to veto the bill passed by the Legislature June 9. Hochul signed the measure into law Feb. 6, 2026. (OSV News photo/Emily Benson, The Evangelist)

Hochul signs assisted suicide measure into law, making New York 13th state allowing it

A woman holds a smartphone at a market in Garoua, Cameroon, Oct. 30, 2025. Cameroon’s possible inclusion in Pope Leo XIV’s first African trip is drawing growing debate, as security concerns, political tensions and moral objections raise questions about whether the country is ready for a papal visit. (OSV News photo/Desire Danga Essigue, Reuters)

Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon