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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

Halo Ministry

Halo Ladies spread Christmas cheer, prepare for annual bake sale

St. Joseph Women's Ministry

Sean Martin and Judy Holicky

Missionary discipleship office to support parish leaders through new fund

Supporting Continuing Faith Formation

Nation & World

Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd star in a scene from J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure "The Lord of the Rings." (OSV News photo courtesy New Line Cinema)

Celebrate Christmas like a Hobbit

Pilgrims hold up figurines of the Christ Child as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec 15, 2019. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) See POPE-ANGELUS-BAMBINELLI Dec. 16, 2019.

Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene, pope asks children

Catholic actor finds Christmas joy in helping US charity