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Friday, October 17, 2025

Sister Agnes Shaw, IHM, 1932-2020

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Sister Agnes Shaw, IHM, (formerly known as Sister M. Amator) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Monday, October...

Growing in the Gift of Gratitude Through the Mystery of the...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky How we deal with the mystery of suffering is the key to growing in holiness. Because we are all sinners, we...

Cherishing and Protecting Each Human Being Made in God’s Image

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The first Sunday in October every year is “Respect Life Sunday” in the Catholic Church in America. It is a yearly...

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Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College

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Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...

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FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life. David Micik found that...

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COMMENTARY

The Holy Spirit: The Sanctifier

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday was the birthday of the Catholic Church, the completion of Jesus’s mission on earth when He sends the...

Spiritual Encouragement in this Earthly Valley of Tears

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By Father Rich Tomkosky At times in this earthy life, there is a real temptation to give up during many difficulties. Courage or fortitude (spiritual...

What Saint Peter and Saint Paul Teach Us About Growing in Holiness

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By Father Rich Tomkosky It was a very rare occurrence for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul to fall on a Sunday, which it...

Stop and Smell the Roses

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Everyone has heard the phrase, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.”  I remember hearing that as a young boy...

Outdoor Living

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Column by Cindy O'Connor In the summer we spend more time outdoors than inside our homes. Popular seasonal activities include hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing...

SPIRITUALITY

We Will Get Through This Together, Bishop Mark Assures

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A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak I heard a story about a couple of retired men in a small town. They would meet every morning...

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