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Local • Team of the Week

High school team of the week: St. Thomas Aquinas girls tennis

October 20, 2026
Local • Schools

Holy Family students thrilled with new playground

October 20, 2026
Local • Youth & young adult

Upcoming conference invites girls to explore faith, identity

October 20, 2026
Local • Religious life

Two communities answer one calling

October 20, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

Special Mass to observe All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos

October 20, 2026
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Nonprofit founder fosters dreams with second chances

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October 17, 2026
Local • Parishes

OPC to host Appreciation Day Nov. 5

October 17, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

Pumpkin carving contest: Catholic edition

October 16, 2026
Local • Religious life

Presbyterate gathers for a week of education and brotherhood

October 16, 2026
Families • Local

Baptism announcements are coming to The Leaven

October 15, 2026

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New appointments announced

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New appointments announced

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Decree of Appointment

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My Jabbok: A journey of struggle, faith and transformation

October 16, 2026
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Our schools must be places where all are welcomed

October 16, 2026
Contributors • Ordained to serve

The deacon’s lesson: Live to serve

October 16, 2026

World

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Centuries later, Georgia Martyrs offer fresh witness to faith...

October 20, 2026
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French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable...

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Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s...

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Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but...

October 20, 2026
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Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution...

Vatican

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Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as...

October 20, 2026
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