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Kouris family

Each family who adopts has its own unique story

Diocese to Host Adoption and Foster Care Seminar

Kristine Coronado ( from left) , co-executive director for Right to Life of Northwest Indiana, explains the work of her organization in Porter and LaPorte counties, to Stephanie Valdovinos, of Valparaiso, and Destinie and Jose Alcantar, of Chesterton, guests at the “Evangelizing Reality: Science & the Culture of Life” program at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso on April 15. Both Valdovinos and Destinie Alcantar are registered nurses at Franciscan Health Michigan City who came at the invitation of speaker

Fertility management teacher explains how scientific advances help couples

Facing Reproductive Issues

Franciscan Health Crown Point

Franciscan Alliance to bring osteopathic medical school to Crown Point

Beginning in 2030

Father Kozak

Priest remembered as gentle and kind, ready to serve

Father Richard Kozak (1941-2026)

Baby Shower at St. John Bosco

Baby showers provide fun way to support mothers in the community

Sharing Smiles, Supporting Families in Need

Jo Brown (right) explains to (from left) Cathy Bartczak and Ruth Palis, as well as others attending the Diocese of Gary’s semi-annual Prolife Meeting on April 13 at the Pastoral Center in Merrillville, how the Walking With Mothers in Need group at St. Michael the Archangel in Schererville was recently able to help its first mother in need with diapers and other baby needs after she reached out to the group. “She’s the first mom who saw our sign in the church’s gathering place and called us,” said Brown. “We

Meeting brings together Respect Life leaders from throughout the diocese

Building a Culture of Life

Nation & World

Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in a scene from the movie "Michael." The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (OSV News photo/Glen Wilson, Lionsgate)

Movie Review: Michael

A priest lays hands on Deacon Kieran Halloran during his ordination to the priesthood at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York City June 14, 2025. A new report from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University, conducted for the U.S. bishops, looks at the defining features of the more than 400 men who will be ordained to the priesthood in 2026. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Top 10 takeaways from a report on the 400 men becoming US priests in 2026

Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress, blesses pilgrims July 17, 2024, during adoration at the opening revival night of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)

National Eucharistic Congress says use of 'one nation under God' is about 'spiritual renewal'