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The Immaculate Conception: Patroness of our nation and our diocese
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, is one of the beautiful feasts of the Church. On this day, December 8th, we celebrate with joy that […]
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Advent reflection: Peace
You are Peace. We await you oh Jesus! We are fretting – come and ease us With your Peace. We are anxiously waiting And eagerly advocating; Bring us Peace. […]
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Pope, archbishop express condolences over Fidel Castro’s death
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a video message, Cuban President Raul Castro announced the Nov. 25 death of his 90-year-old brother and longtime Cuban leader and Communist icon whom many in […]
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Let’s embrace Advent
This guest editorial was collected by CNS. It appeared in the St. Louis Review, newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. After an intense national election season, we need a […]
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Pope asks scientists to find solutions, declare rules to save planet
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Humanity does not own God’s gift of creation and has no right to pillage it, Pope Francis said. “We are […]
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Doubts about faith should spur deeper study, prayer, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone experiences doubts about the faith at times — “I have” many times, Pope Francis said — but such doubts […]
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The hope Advent brings
By Emma Gettinger In the life of a student, time flies by too quickly. Before you know it, it’s already Thanksgiving and you are left scratching your head, wondering where […]
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Pope chooses focus on Mary for upcoming WYD celebrations
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has chosen a focus on Mary for the next World Youth Day celebrations, which will be held in […]
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Diversity dominates USCCB meeting with Encuentro news, VP choice
BALTIMORE (CNS) — A groundbreaking new study commissioned by the bishops that finds diversity abounds in the U.S. Catholic Church is a clarion call to Catholic institutions and ministries to […]
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Proclaim Christ the king of mercy, pope says at end of Holy Year
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following Christ the King, whose regal power is love and mercy, means the whole church and each Christian must “follow his way of […]
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Pope calls new cardinals to be agents of unity in divided world
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS)— The Catholic Church’s 17 new cardinals must dedicate their lives to being ministers of forgiveness and reconciliation in a world — and sometimes a […]
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A historic first for deaf Catholics: ASL Mass at Notre Dame
By Audrey Seah Click here for more photos NOTRE DAME — Nov. 9, 2016, is a day Kevin Haggenjos will never forget. Thrilled to be part of the first Mass […]