Missionary religious sister reflects with joy on her 70 years of serving in Uganda, U.S. November 18, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Missions, News, Vocations, World News At 92, Sister Demetria Smith is the embodiment of gentleness and joy.
Faith, trust and ‘grace in sacrament of marriage’ guide couple in cancer journey October 12, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, World News The Sargeants found physical, emotional and spiritual support from their home-school community and a Caring Bridge site the couple created.
Ministry helps congress attendees ‘encounter the face of the poor’ in Indy July 31, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, News, Social Justice, World News The ministry was present at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 17-21, offering “street walk” opportunities for attendees to bring Christ’s love to the city’s homeless.
National Eucharistic Congress promises ‘profound impact’ for families, says family life director April 22, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Catholics will come to Indianapolis in the tens of thousands for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 — some as individuals, some as couples, some as groups.
Social workers, counselor discuss effects of COVID, social media on teen mental health February 10, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Health Care, News, social media, World News Catholic high school social workers and a Catholic licensed mental health counselor shared their insights about teens and mental health.
‘Fully alive’ NCYC youth challenged to celebrate mysteries of faith, science and self November 20, 2023By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry Archbishop Thompson spoke to the teens about this year’s NCYC theme “Fully Alive” in a prayer service at the beginning of the opening session — after the teens had settled down from a rousing concert by Christian rock band for KING + COUNTRY.
Excitement about 2024’s National Eucharistic Congress is growing, says congress official September 6, 2023By Natalie Hoefer Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Local and national organizers of the National Eucharistic Congress — which will take place in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2024 — have been meeting virtually for some time.
Under new Indiana abortion law, 9,000 unborn babies will be saved each year, pro-lifers say August 23, 2023By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Indiana’s new law banning most abortions finally went into effect Aug. 21, almost a year after the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Planned Parenthood and other plaintiffs filed a suit Aug. 30, 2022, charging that Indiana’s new law violated the state’s constitution.
Couple’s ministry helps bring spiritual healing to adult children of divorce, separation March 5, 2023By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Life-Giving Wounds offers three-day retreats for adults ages 18 and older in 10 locations in the U.S. — with several more in the works — as well as an online retreat in the fall that takes place weekly for seven weeks.
