Joyce Duriga

Catholic News Service

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Life of African-American priest told through play

CHICAGO (CNS) — The life of Father Augustus Tolton already reads like a novel, and now it is immortalized on stage with the new play “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” […]

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Actor Mark Wahlberg’s faith journey leaves impression on young adults

CHICAGO (CNS) — Hearing the faith journey of Hollywood actor and businessman Mark Wahlberg left an impression on the hearts of many young adults at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s first […]

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Refugees now in Chicago share experiences of fleeing persecution

CHICAGO (CNS) — The Sharifs were living contentedly in Pakistan when life turned into a nightmare in 2012. An al Qaida-related group called BLA targeted Amir Sharif, a Catholic and […]