“The goal is not to be ‘Spurs Nuns,'” but to be “consecrated women religious dedicated to helping the young and the poor,” Sister Bernadette said.
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Steaks, barbecue and shared blessings at play in bishops’ Stanley Cup wager
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — As the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet in the Stanley Cup Final, two Catholic bishops are taking part in a friendly wager featuring regional foods tied …
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US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsCatholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.
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Fernando Mendoza, No. 1 draft pick, chooses family over spotlight on night he’s selected by Raiders
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsIn an era defined by spectacle and self-promotion, Mendoza’s draft-night choice stood in quiet contrast.
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Like the promise of Easter, new baseball season offers chance to begin again
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsAs the late player-manager Leo Durocher once said, “Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand.”
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Catholic hoops at the highest level take over this year’s March Madness
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsCatholic universities have quietly taken over March Madness, blending history, talent, and coaching that shapes every game into an unpredictable contest.
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A life well coached: Lou Holtz remembered for faith, family and football
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsAs Notre Dame’s president, Holy Cross Father Robert Dowd, told a packed basilica, football stood yards behind Lou Holtz’s most important legacy.
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Team USA’s hockey gold honors Catholic hockey star tragically killed with brother in 2024
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsThroughout the 2026 Winter Games Olympics in Milan Cortina, Team USA kept Gaudreau’s memory at the forefront, displaying his No. 13 jersey in the locker room.
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Prelates set friendly Super Bowl wager, hope game can be ‘unifying moment’ in a troubled world
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsSports serve as a window into something larger — how communities form, how individuals grow, and how values are learned.
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Catholic Heisman-winner Mendoza thanks God after IU football’s first national championship
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsMendoza received only one scholarship offer. He stayed patient. He stayed disciplined. And, by his own account, he stayed grounded in his Catholic faith.
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