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Year: 2026

Front Page (January 16, 2026)

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Father Thomas celebrates U.S. citizenship!

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Father Jose Thomas, administrator of Divine Mercy Parish in St. Anthony, holds an American flag as a new United States…

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Moore ‘so grateful for the opportunity’ funded through Lilly Fellowship

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  In a project funded through a Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship grant, a…

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NCYC helps diocesan youth ‘realize the universality of our faith’

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  Of the over 16,000 participants in last November’s National Catholic Youth Conference, there…

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Firing squad as new execution method draws serious concerns

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By Victoria Arthur, Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is speaking out against legislation that…

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Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pontiff: ‘A Church that cares’ 

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By Paulina Guzik, OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but…

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

January 14, 2026 wpmessage

By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Response: Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10; Second Reading: 1…

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What does the term ‘protomartyr’ mean?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Question Corner Q: A Catholic Church near me is named after a certain saint,…

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Start the year liturgically

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By Brea Cannon Liturgical Rhythm of Life Happy New Year! The start of the new year is a time of…

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The Kingdom of God

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “But seek first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these…

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‘Everything is Circular,’ says the Wise Hippie in the corner

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By Annie-Rose Keith Connecting Liturgy and Life Editor’s note: For 2026, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column has been renamed Connecting Liturgy and Life. The columns consist…

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Front Page (January 9, 2026)

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Father Leo Kiesel was ‘a loyal friend’

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By Megan Erbacher, The Message editor During his homily at the Dec. 23, 2025, Mass of Christian Burial for Rev.…

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Bishop Siegel celebrates closing Mass for Jubilee 2025 

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By Megan Erbacher, The Message editor On Dec. 28, 2025, the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and…

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Humm: Experience through Lilly Fellowship ‘renewing and uplifting’

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  Becky Humm, fifth grade teacher at Resurrection School in Evansville, was one of…

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The Baptism of the Lord, Year A

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By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Response: Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10; Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38;…

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The importance of digital detox to gain better mental clarity

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By Abby Betz, LCSW Youth First We live in a world where our screens never sleep. It is not very…

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Something bigger than ourselves

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By Brenda Hopf Connecting Liturgy and Life Editor’s note: For 2026, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column has been renamed Connecting Liturgy and Life. The columns consist…

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Stovetop spirituality: the kitchen as chapel

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By Christina Capecchi Twenty Something The older I get, the more I crave a practical spirituality — one tied to…

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