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Our Lady of Grace
Parish continues its outreach to the elderly this Advent
Christmas Dinner For The Homebound
Third Week of Advent
Bishop celebrates Gaudete Sunday with parish community of St. Mary
An Excellent Advent
Father Peter Muha
Communal penance services help faithful reflect on ways to strengthen their spirituality
Preparing Hearts for Jesus
“Each day, take a moment to repeat Mary’s words, “Let it be done to me as you say,” Deacon Ron Pyle challenged his audience as he offered an Advent reflection on Dec. 10 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Valparaiso. His topic for the second of three weekly Evening Prayer Services was faith, the Blessed Mother was his example of having complete faith in God. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)
Reflection on ‘treasures’ inspire worshippers during Advent journey
Evening Prayer Service
St Patrick in Chesteron
St. Patrick hosts exhibit featuring Saint Nicholas and Nativity scenes
Preparing for Christmas
Halo Ministry
Halo Ladies spread Christmas cheer, prepare for annual bake sale
St. Joseph Women's Ministry
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 David Henrie, actor and brand ambassador for Cross Catholic Outreach, poses for a photo during an interview with Catholic News Service near St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 18, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Catholic actor finds Christmas joy in helping US charity
Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks and New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan smile during a news conference at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City Dec. 18, 2025, after Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Cardinal Dolan, and appointed Archbishop Hicks as his successor. Archbishop Hicks was previously the bishop of Joliet, Ill. (OSV News photo/Brendan McDermid, Reuters)
Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Dolan; names Bishop Hicks of Joliet, Ill., as successor
Hattie Halter, alias Cindy-Lou Who, center, poses in an undated photo with her third-grade classmates at St. Joseph School in Knoxville, Tenn. They are standing next to a Grinch-themed Christmas tree she and her classmates created for the Fantasy of Trees benefit Nov. 26-30 for East Tennessee Children's Hospital and its pediatric cancer-treatment program. Hattie, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia when she was 9 months old, is now cancer free seven years later. (OSV News photo/courtesy Kathy Rank
Fundraiser by cancer survivor, third-grade classmates brings Christmas joy to school, community
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