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Deacon Matt Virus addresses Marriage and Family Life ministers at a meeting hosted by the Diocese of Gary on March 13 at the Pastoral Center as he and his wife, Millie Virus (to his left), who works in the diocesan tribunal, talked about problems in marriages and how to strengthen couples. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

Building a strong marriage is all about making sacrifices

Parishioners Mary Ellen LaDuke (left) and Jeanne DeLasCasas place their candles in sand while others wait their turn at Holy Spirit in Winfield on March 17, the Feast of St. Patrick. After participating in a Service of Light, the congregation shared a corned beef and cabbage dinner with their One Catholic Family neighbors. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

Solemn evening prayer marks Feast of St. Patrick

David Maldonado (left) approaches Father Jayababu Nuthulapati (right), administrator of Sacred Heart parish, who imparts a blessing during the Mass of Healing in Whiting. Many parishioners and guests reported a lifting up of their spirits and more belief in God's healing power on March 15, after participating in the liturgy and receiving individual blessings from their Missionary of Mercy priest. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)

Dozens feel God’s healing presence at special Mass

Deacon Kenneth Klawitter

Deacon full of life and very dedicated to his faith

Deacon Kenneth D. Klawitter (1957-2025)

Jackie Keenan (left) prays from a program along with her daughter Mary Keenan (right), 10, and are among those gathered at St. Joseph church in Dyer at a Holy Hour featuring silent Eucharistic adoration, hymns, Rosary, litanies, and benediction on March 13. Deacon Gary Blue presided and Jake Keenan, 12, served on the sanctuary. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)

Four ways to spend time with Christ in the Eucharist

Debbie Martin shares a laugh with Franciscan PACE Activities Coordinator Paula Hedrich while coloring Easter eggs at the Michigan City location.

Franciscan Health PACE program helping seniors maintain independence

Nation & World

Gambling dice are seen in front of Sports Illustrated and 888 Holdings logos in this illustration taken June 24, 2021. (OSV News illustration/Dado Ruvic, Reuters)

Gambling on sports is now everywhere, but should Catholics support it?

An image of "The Deposition of Christ," recently attributed to Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna, is seen in this photo released by the Vatican March 17, 2025. The previously lost painting will be on display in the Vatican Museums. (CNS photo/courtesy Governorate of Vatican City State)

Vatican unveils 'lost' Renaissance painting of the deposition of Christ

A young woman prays with a rosary following Ash Wednesday Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Prescott, Ariz., March 5, 2025. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)

You're not too late (and neither are the ones late to Mass)