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A large gathering of men and women listen to Father Thomas Mischler (right) talk about the power of the Rosary on Oct. 29 at St. James the Less in Highland. Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Ministry for catechists, the program also welcomed the public. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

Large gathering learns about the power of the Rosary

An Outpouring of Grace

A woman prays before a Mass on All Souls' Day at St. Edward in Lowell. (Erin Ciszczon photo)

Pastor explains praying for the souls of others is a beautiful tradition

All Souls' Day

Bishop Robert J. McClory (left), and Father Rick Holy, lead a group of nearly 50 in the rosary during a prayer vigil outside the Indiana State Prison Thursday eve prior to the execution of Roy Lee Ward. The Diocese of Gary Office of Pro-life Activities coordinated the vigil to prayed for an end to the death penalty and for all victims of violence. (Deacon Bob Wellinski photo)

Bishop: Church upholds value of every human life, even 'those who have committed horrible crimes'

Q & A

Julie Modesto

New vocations office administrative assistant excited to be working at the diocese

Dream Job

St. Paul pastor Father Nathaniel Edquist (center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon as student-athletes and others gather for the dedication of the Fr. Joseph Pawlowski Fields on the campus of the Valparaiso parish on Oct. 27. A 10-acre grassy area with manicured soccer fields was named to honor the late former pastor who served at the Home of the Panthers from 1998-2018. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)

St. Paul family dedicates soccer fields to late priest

Pastor's Pitch

St. Patrick Grotto

St. Patrick church shows compassion for the departed through restoration work

Before and After

Nation & World

Mim Scholle, a Reston, Va.-based parish volunteer and event planner, is concerned about the increasing number of parish flyers made with AI. She is pictured in an undated photo. (OSV News photo/courtesy Mim Scholle)

Experts see promise in AI as tool for parish flyers, promotions but warn against its misuse

This is an undated photo of the Blessed Stanley Rother exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City spoke about Blessed Rother at a Nov. 1, 2026, reception for the exhibit honoring the martyred Oklahoma priest for his translation of Scripture into an Indigenous language of Guatemala. The exhibit runs through Oct. 1, 2027. (OSV News photo/Museum of the Bible)

New exhibit at the Museum of the Bible explores legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother

Pope Leo XIV is pictured praying his November 2026 prayer intention "for the proper use of wealth." He invites Catholics to pray the intention and "recognize that true wealth lies not in accumulating or possessing, but in giving with love." (OSV News screenshot/Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network)

'For the proper use of wealth' is Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for November