A little creativity with Lego pieces by John and Holly Ostermeier’s six children has yielded a re-creation of the family’s parish church, St. Pius X in Appleton, right down to the altar, candle bank, piano and priest celebrating Mass.
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Pope Francis Hails as Heroes Parents who Risk Everything for Their Kids
With so many problems and challenges in the world, especially worsened by the pandemic, people can find strength and guidance in St. Joseph, Pope Francis said.
Twin Seminarians Following One After the Other Into the Priesthood
Not a day goes by that identical twins Luke and Ben Daghir don’t get confused for each other. It’s probably even more confusing now since Luke and Ben, both graduate seminarians, wear black shirts with white clerical collars.
Navy Dad, Back Home After 15 Months Away, Surprises Daughter at Catholic School
The father-daughter reunion at a Catholic school in suburban Chicago was weeks in the making. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Konrad Otachel recently made a surprise visit to St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine to see his daughter, Naomi, a kindergartner.
Families Rooted in Faith Remain Strong, Study Says
Women who are actively religious alongside husbands of the same faith are more likely to have a positive marital relationship, says a new study published by the Institute for Family Studies.