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The Youngkin family prays for the people of Ukraine at Ss Joachim and Anna Ukrainian Catholic Church…
Parishioners who arrived at the church on Sunday morning were surprised to find an unexpected guest on February 27, 2022.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin arrived unannounced to pray for the people of…
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(died in 1919 and 1920)Their story+ Francisco was born in 1908 and Jacinta in 1910 near Fatima, Portugal. The brother and sister, children of peasants, spent their days taking care of the sheep with their cousin, Lucia Santos. + Friends…
Cleveland County Church creates lounge for sheriff’s deputies
Law enforcement officers are often tasked with patrol duties, some of which require them to remain in their vehicles for extended periods of time. A member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church acknowledged this commitment. Now the church…
Reverend Shelton Fabre named new Archbishop
The next head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville will be the Reverend Shelton Fabre, an advocate for voting rights and a leader in the church's efforts to eliminate racism.Fabre, the current bishop of the Diocese of…
Pope Francis: what it means (and does not mean) to pray to a saint
Below is the text of Pope Francis' weekly Wednesday audience, delivered on February 2, 2022.To receive these remarks and more in your inbox each week, register for Americadaily newsletter.Dear brothers and sisters, hello!In recent weeks we…
Altar is like a family table and is a ‘gateway to heaven’, Cardinal says at dedication…
Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory's January 23 Mass and the blessing of the new altar at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Waldorf, Maryland, marked a milestone in the parish's four-decade history and helped the…
Christians urged to avoid “praying for me” in 2022
Retired Presbyterian Catechist, Amos N Akakpo
Retired Presbyterian Church catechist for the Ramseyer, Baakokrom congregation in Koforidua, catechist Amos N Akakpo urged Christians to avoid participating in âpray for…
Waukesha Catholics gather on Christmas Eve 33 days after tragedy struck Christmas parade
WAUKESHA - The Catholic community of Waukesha came together on a bleak Christmas Eve night, 33 days since a man driving a red SUV spread terror in the annual Waukesha Christmas Parade. A full house at St. William's Catholic Church…
Conservatives do not believe in the right to privacy
If you think that once they're done Roe vs. Wade, they will not come for Oberefell, Laurent, Gideon, and Griswold, I just don't know what to tell you. The Conservatives do not believe that a right to privacy exists in the…
Anglicans and Catholics to share church for Christmas after structural issues force one to close
In true Christmas spirit, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Callander will welcome its Anglican neighbors to share its church, after structural issues made the Anglican Church unsafe.Not having a home to celebrate Christmas was a…
MICHAEL BRADLEY CORNELIUS | News, Sports, Jobs
Michael Bradley Cornelius, 73, entered Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 12, 2021.He died surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
Mike was born on May 8, 1948 in Harrisville.
He graduated from…
Domestic violence in churches: what does it look like? How Can Pastors Help?
They looked like the Faith and Family poster couple. He was an accomplished professional who provided for his wife and children and guided them in prayer. She was a stay-at-home mom with a leadership position in their religious…
Earl Land Obituary (2021) – Xenia, OH
XENIA - Earl C. Land, Jr., 77, from Xenia, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1944 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Earl C. Land, Sr. and Ruby (Riddle) Heger. Above all,…
Jesus walked among us. We Walk Away – Catholic Philly
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By John Garvey ⢠Catholic News Service ⢠Posted on November 17, 2021 Any Christian who travels to Jerusalem will leave inspired by the experience of visiting a city where…
Juggling leaders lend a hand to juggling families in fundraising event – BC Catholic
As co-masters of ceremonies for the Archbishop's annual dinner on November 10, Clayton Imoo and Sister John Mary Sullivan were called upon to juggle many tasks throughout the evening, including, it turned out,…
Bishop Gomez: The Church must face up to the “awakened” social justice movements which aim to…
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Catholic Church must proclaim Jesus Christ âboldlyâ and âcreativelyâ in the face of new secular movements that promote…
Baptist Church Planting Continues, Despite Pandemic Challenges
JACKSONVILLE - Southern Baptists are still planting churches in the United States and around the world, despite the challenges posed by covid-19.
Doug Hixson, a former pastor from Arkansas, is preparing to open Connection Church in…
Why is a Catholic bishop tweeting about QAnon?
Last weekend, the leading voices of the QAnon camp gathered in Las Vegas to discuss the state of the world and the future of their movement. Among the VIPs at the convention were Jim and Ron Watkins, a father-son couple…
Some Catholics are in favor of the Latin Mass. Why the Pope is trying to limit it.
The priest celebrating Sunday Mass at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church did not speak in a familiar, modern language, but in ancient Latin, as had happened for centuries.…
Why I’m Catholic – Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson
I am a Catholic because it is the only way to quench my thirst.
I grew up in a working-class family torn apart by divorce at a young age. I set myself goals that I imagined would guarantee…
Walking Christ on Sixth Avenue
The Big Apple saw two Columbus Day parades, or rather a parade and a procession. A few hours after the most famous march, on Fifth Avenue, a hundred Catholics, including myself, gathered on Sixth Avenue and walked along Times Square. We…
Effort needed to bridge racial divide in church and society, says black bishop
Retired Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville, Ill., Gives a talk on "The Catholic Church and the Racial Divide in the United States" on October 7, 2021, at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana at the…
Saint-Benoît parish celebrates its 125th anniversary
Saint-Benoît ChurchSt. Benedict's Catholic Church in Shawnee will celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend. The theme of the celebration is "125 Plus One Anniversary Celebration", alluding to the fact that the 125th…
Annual revival participants urged to “keep their eyes fixed and focused on Jesus” in…
Harsh times, especially the hardships of the past 18 months, can be endured when the faithful turn to Jesus, take the time to listen to him and trust his healing power, the preacher said during the annual revival of…
Homily of the cardinal for the red mass 2021
Image: M Mazur CBCEWSource: CBTECardinal Vincent Nichols delivered this homily during the Red Mass on the first day of the legal new year, October 1, 2021, in Westminster Cathedral.This Mass, this âRed…
Red Cross reports urgent shortage of blood and platelets
source: Alpha Media Image LibraryThe American Red Cross is facing an urgent shortage of blood and platelets and must collect 10,000 blood products each week over the next month to restore the blood supply to meet the needs of hospitals…
Rewrite the headlines for the better, with the help of a few Scottish sisters – Catholic…
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By Gina Christian ⢠Posted on September 24, 2021 The other day I opened the paper (or rather clicked on my phone) to check the headlines, and I immediately regretted it. From top to…
Three related Catholic parishes of Watertown will be named the Parish of the Blessed Sacrament |…
WATERTOWN - The Pastoral Council of three Catholic parishes has announced that it has chosen…
Articles of Faith | Characteristics
Center United Methodist Church will be holding a harvest sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4141 S. Plank Road,…
Texas mega-church preacher and Trump devotee says there is no ‘credible religious…
Pastor Robert Jeffress participates in the Celebrate Freedom Rally with then-President Donald Trump on July 1, 2017. Olivier Douliery-Pool via Getty Images Texas mega-church preacher refuses to offer his congregation religious exemptions…
Many religious leaders say no to approval of vaccine exemptions
While a significant number of Americans seek religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine warrants, many religious leaders say: Not with our approval.
Leaders of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America said Thursday that while…
Pope honors Jacksonville area church members for their service
They will be honored on Sunday at 5 p.m. with a special mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine at 38 Cathedral Square, celebrated by Bishop Felipe Estévez.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Pope…
Follow Jesus in Faith | Characteristics
âA brother will betray his brother to death, a father…
“There is no credible religious argument against vaccines”
As Americans increasingly seek religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination warrants, many religious leaders are telling them no.With more and more employers imposing mandates, the pressure for exemptions has grown stronger. The problem…
County Line: Churches plan reunion celebrations for Sunday – Davie County Enterprise Record
By Shirley Thorne
County Line Correspondent
Members of the Society Baptist Church invite everyone to join them on Sunday, September 19 for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the church in 1821.…
Walking in Faith: Community Matters
This past weekend I attended a Saint Mary's Friends House blessing. Then we shared a light meal and an afternoon of laughter. What do we have in common? We regularly attend weekday morning mass at St. Mary's.…
‘No words,’ only prayer, a year after deadly Beirut blast, says local priest –…
By Gina Christian ⢠Posted August 9, 2021 Months after a deadly blast rocked Beirut, a local Lebanese priest says he has âno words to explainâ the entrenched suffering…
Visiting Greek Orthodox Archbishop meets Interfaith Council
The ties between Eastern and Western Christianity were fully visible on Tuesday when the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in America visited Utah's top Roman Catholic leader.Together, they - and representatives of the Salt Lake Interfaith…
RANDOM THOUGHTS | Our Roman Catholic Church in the center of attention
RANDOM THOUGHTS
âIN AD 320, Emperor Constantine made Christianity the religion of the (Roman) Reach, and from that time missionaries began to carry the gospel around the world. Thanks to their efforts,…
Nigeria needs prayers to overcome challenges, says Omo-Agege Nigeria news
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined long list of Nigerian leaders asking for prayers to resolve the country's problemsNigeria, a deeply religious country struggling with insecurity, unemployment, hunger and lack of infrastructure…
Why some Quebec Catholics are turning their backs on the Church on residential schools
WARNING: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing. On Canada Day, as thousands of Montrealers gathered to denounce the legacy of residential schools across the country, Danielle Poirier protested in her own way.…
James Carroll’s book describes the difficult relationship with the Catholic Church
Catholics of a certain age and of certain outlook, like many readers of NCR, will find in James Carroll's latest book, Truth at the Heart of Lies: How the Catholic Church Lost Her Soul - A Memory of Faith, a useful…
Everything you need to know about a day dedicated to the apostle
July 3 is celebrated around the world as Saint Thomas' Day. The New Testament considers Thomas - also known as "Didyma" (which means "twin" in Greek) - as one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Thomas the Apostle is also called…
Crookston, rector of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, retires from active ministry; ordered in 1971 |…
After recently celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination, the…
Calgary Police investigate 10 Catholic churches vandalism
Breadcrumb Links New Protests against church involvement in boarding schools included texts reading "Charge the Priests" and "Our Lives Matter" Author of the article: Jason Herring, Postmedia News Graffiti…
Lessons from South Africa
WE REALLY discover our calling in life when we choose to live for the purpose God created us for and to become the person and people he wanted us to be. Black consciousness has expressed the need for blacks to distance themselves from…