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“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

Sean Martin and Judy Holicky

Missionary discipleship office to support parish leaders through new fund

Supporting Continuing Faith Formation

St John the Evangelist Our Lady of Guadlupe

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is vibrant cultural celebration

Faith, Culture and Indigenous Identity

Halo Ministry

Halo Ladies spread Christmas cheer, prepare for annual bake sale

St. Joseph Women's Ministry

Father Martin Dobrzynski

Dream a Little Dream

An Advent Reflection

Nation & World

Jimmy Lai's wife, Teresa Lai, and son Lai Shun Yan arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong, China, Dec. 15, 2025, for the verdict in the trial of Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong Catholic, philanthropist and media mogul. 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 pleaded not guilty to all charges.(OSV News photo/Lam Yik, Reuters)

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai convicted in 'farce' national security trial

This is a still from the recently released documentary "Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics" from the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington. It tells the story of how African American Catholics have been able to embrace their faith without abandoning their own culture. (OSV News photo/courtesy Black and Indian Mission Office)

Films tell story of African American Catholics' legacy, church's ministry to Native Americans

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee pauses during a news conference in Providence Dec. 14, 2025, following a mass shooting at Brown University. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski of Providence offered prayers for "all affected by this tragedy" in the wake of a Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and nine others injured. (OSV News photo/Kylie Cooper, Reuters)

Rhode Island Catholic bishop offers prayers in wake of shooting at Brown University