BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran Church & School celebrated and held its first worship service Sunday in its long-awaited, newly completed worship and performing arts venue, The Trinity Center. The opening of the new facility marks a milestone, as the church now has achieved permanent occupancy for its campus on NE Butler Market Road
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Christians marked the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday by receiving traditional ash crosses on their foreheads. The day initiates a 40-day period focused on fasting and repentance. The season of Lent commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before he began preaching. Mirroring this, believers often give up
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The spirit of Chanukah shone brightly Sunday evening as dozens of families, children, and neighbors gathered at the Old Mill District for the 15th annual community menorah lighting, hosted by Chabad of Central Oregon.
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Reverend Thomas Hennen was introduced Thursday as the newly chosen bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, which spans more than 66,000 square miles of Central and Eastern Oregon, succeeding retiring Bishop Liam Cary.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker is about to announce a new bishop who will succeed the current bishop, the Most Reverend Liam Cary. KTVZ News has been invited to a Thursday morning news conference, set to take place at the diocese office in Redmond. Reporters will be able to speak
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yellow toy dump trucks stood out against the dirt, an excavator behind them in the lot behind Mountain View Fellowship Sunday morning. The trucks were the first clue this wasn’t going to be a typical groundbreaking ceremony. Not to mention 15 elementary school kids in bright orange safety vests and hard
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By Patrick Smith and Corky Siemaszko, NBC News Pope Leo XIV told NBC News’ Lester Holt on Monday that Catholics who strayed from the church may return in part because it now has an American-born leader. Holt was part of NBC News’ team covering a Vatican news conference for some 6,000 journalists from around the world when he conducted a brief
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– While Catholics around the globe celebrate the new pope, KTVZ News discovered a unique connection between our area and Pope Leo XIV at the headquarters of the Baker Diocese here in Central Oregon. There was excitement and hope surrounding the new pope. We sat down with Bishop Liam Carey, who was surprised
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As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition.WATCH: Vatican Media’s LIVE coverage of the 2025 Papal Conclave The 2025 Papal ConclaveThe Vatican officially announced the papal conclave to elect a new
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An extensive restoration has been completed at the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in downtown Bend, which is holding an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday. Phase 2 of the renovation began last July, at a cost of more than $3 million. The restoration was designed to bring the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek on Monday ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation in honor of the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. Kotek’s office said the flag should be flown at half-staff from Monday until sunset of the day of internment. “I mourn the passing of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During this Holy Week, we spoke with Father Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil at St. Francis of Assisi Church about why more people are expected to participate in services this year. “These events are very important in our faith, because these events kind of highlight what our faith is all about, and what
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene man pleaded guilty to three federal hate crimes Tuesday for defacing a Eugene synagogue on multiple occasions, federal prosecutors said. Adam Edward Braun, 34, pleaded guilty to two counts of intentionally defacing a synagogue and one count of attempting to deface religious property because it was a place of religious
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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saturday was the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day at Powell Butte Christian Church, filled with food and fun. The original idea was that each farm family of the church would donate an acres worth of their produce to the Lord’s work. It’s been a Powell Butte tradition since 1947. Visitors and participants enjoyed pies by the
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Trinity Lutheran Church recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their new worship and performing arts center, “Boldly Building Our Legacy.” The project marks a significant milestone for the church and school that has been a part of the Bend community for nearly a century.
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After a year and more than $1 million in renovations, a more than century-old church in downtown Bend has reopened its doors to a brighter, upgraded setting to gather and worship.
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene man has been charged with a federal hate crime for intentionally defacing a Eugene synagogue several times over a five-month period. Adam Edward Braun, 34, a resident of Eugene, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with intentionally defacing a synagogue because it was a place of religious worship
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Church of the Nazarene celebrated its centennial on Saturday with a community party featuring a classic car show, food, music and more. “We wanted to celebrate by throwing a 100-Year Party for our community,” said Kids & Family Pastor Jason Visser. More than 600 people attended the celebration, which featured
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renovations have begun on the inner chamber of the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Church in downtown Bend. The chance discovery of a stone behind the sanctuary led church leaders to the descendants of the family responsible for building the church over a century ago. “The church has been here for
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The Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah began Sunday evening, and Bend’s 12th annual menorah lighting was held in the Old Mill District’s Center Plaza by the Chabad of Central Oregon.
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