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Father Jon Plavcan
Christian feast marks the Presentation of Jesus
Candlemas
Tom Hocker of Tree of Life Imports displays crosses, stoles and tote bags that he imports from El Salvador and Guatemala as part of his fair trade business. All are handmade and embroidered by local artisans. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)
Import business supports fair trade and fosters mutual respect
Social Justice Teaching
St Michael Schererville
Parishes and schools ready to host events during NFL championship weekend
A 'SUPER' Weekend
Bishop Noll Institute senior Kimberly Padilla, of Hammond, received the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship, a full four-year scholarship to attend Middlebury College.
Noll senior awarded full scholarship to top-tier college
Fulfilling a New Dream
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Homelessness, housing issues in the spotlight at the Statehouse
Housing and Homelessness Legislation
Sister Virginia Kampwerth PHJC
Sister remembered for love of education and the German language
Sister Virginia Kampwerth PHJC (1942-2026)
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Eyma Scharen, who plays St. Bernadette, and other cast members appear on stage in the musical "Bernadette of Lourdes." Following a successful tour in Europe, the newly developed English version of the French musical about Bernadette Soubirous will open in Chicago Feb. 19, 2026, and run through March 15 at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture before touring nationwide. Preview performances will be held Feb. 12-18.(OSV News photo/Fathom Productions)
New musical on life of St. Bernadette, Lourdes visionary, begins US tour in Chicago
Second-graders Valentina Castro, Camilla Jardeleza and Zoe Shuffer work in a science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, program at Assumption of the Virgin Mary School in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)
Visuals, rituals, traditions: How Catholic schools stand out
Young pro-life advocates display signs during the 53rd annual March for Life rally in Washington Jan. 23, 2026. (OSV News photo/Aaron Schwartz, Reuters)
Marchers celebrate the unique gift of life at 53rd annual March for Life
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