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Catholic Charities • Local

Poverty from the inside: Role players learn that a system built...

November 28, 2025
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Thanksgiving meal distribution assists families in Wyandotte...

November 28, 2025
Local • Parishes

Croatian Catholics celebrate 125th anniversary of St. John the...

November 28, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Pope proclaims new doctor: Newman’s teachings resonate for...

November 28, 2025
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Middle school students witness Mother Cabrini at work

November 28, 2025
Local • Religious life

Welcome as our witness

November 28, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

Annual Duchesne Award honors archbishop

November 28, 2025
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Sponsors and volunteers needed for Dec. 13 observance to honor...

November 28, 2025
Archdiocese • Local

GivingTuesday set for Dec. 2

November 28, 2025
Local • Religious life

Parishes to take up collection for retired religious

November 28, 2025
Local • Ministries

Nativity House to host ‘A Holy Night of Gratitude’ Christmas...

November 28, 2025
Local • Parishes

Women of Hope conference helps heal, inspire

November 28, 2025

Decrees

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Decree

November 14, 2025
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Decree of Appointment-Stable Body of Pastors

October 24, 2025
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Decree of appointment

October 17, 2025

Father Mark's Columns

Columnists • Mark my words

Why do we do these things? Tradition!

November 28, 2025
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Don’t be a book keeper; give them instead

November 21, 2025
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Contributors

Contributors • Healthcare, the Catholic way!

Hospice workers, volunteers serve as stewards of souls

November 28, 2025
At the heart of hospitality • Contributors

Hospitality, when rooted in human dignity, becomes ministry

November 28, 2025
Contributors • From the super

Catholic schools ensure students of all abilities can thrive

November 21, 2025

World

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Ukraine’s religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe...

December 3, 2025
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Diocese of Hong Kong mourns over 100 victims of...

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Pope Leo urges ‘immediately release’ of...

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German bishops face new division over ‘sex...

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The boozy brew Charles Dickens popularized, and its connection...

December 3, 2025
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US theologian Weigel honored for defense of human...

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Tennessee teen’s letter to Pope Leo brings a...

Vatican

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Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons

December 4, 2025
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Catholic filmmaker investigates UFO mysteries at the...

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