For Catholic basketball fans, an upcoming contest between Notre Dame and Villanova in the Eternal City might present something of a spiritual dilemma.
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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Notre Dame in June 2027, bringing their unconventional brand of baseball to a university where tradition rarely needs an introduction.
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Mike Ditka, the Catholic Hall of Fame football player and fiery coach who led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl championship, died at age 86.
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How a special sports rosary was presented to Pope Leo XIV.
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“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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