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Faith and flowers: Special rules keep God’s house simply beautiful
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and […]
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Bishops’ migration chairman urges House to pass new bill that works to protect ‘Dreamers’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration March 15 endorsed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019,which would provide equal protection and a pathway […]
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Victim assistance coordinators comfort behind the scenes
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Their work begins with a phone call. Whether the call is from someone who is angry, embarrassed, unsure of what to do or needs a friendly ear, […]
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With heavy hearts, U.S. bishops condemn mosque attacks
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic bishops condemned the two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15 that left at least 50 people dead and 50 seriously injured, and they […]
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News Briefs: March 17, 2019
New York court rules prelate’s remains should be transferred to Peoria PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria announced “with great joy” March 5 that the New […]
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Advocacy centers help abuse victims tell their story, regain trust, heal
BY ELEANOR KENNELLY GAETAN WASHINGTON (CNS) — On a long, low shelf at Safe Shores in downtown Washington, colorful figurines of wild animals, army soldiers, a winged dragon and an […]
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Legendary Lou Holtz shares three rules for a good life
By Bob Wieneke NOTRE DAME — Legendary former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz may be 82 years old, but he can relate to the challenges many young adults face […]
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News Briefs: March 10, 2019
Border bishops say real emergency is how to take care of migrants EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — Bishops from Texas and Mexico called for a solidarity with migrants as a […]
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Retrouvaille helps couples listen, talk, rebuild trust
By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Seven years ago, Jim and Jane were on their second marriage counselor, and both were seriously considering divorce after almost 20 years as husband […]
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Catholic’s deafness no obstacle to practicing a corporal work of mercy
By Jennifer Neville HAMPTON, Va. (CNS) — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Those words from Chapter 4 of St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians are […]
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‘Examination of Conscience,’ streaming on Netflix
By Chris Byrd NEW YORK (CNS) — The recent Vatican summit on clergy sexual abuse called for more urgent, concrete and specific action to manifest the Church’s unequivocal commitment to […]
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Catholic youth learn significance of ashes in fiery Lenten tradition
By Katie Rutter COLUMBUS, Ind. (CNS) — Smoke billowed from a small fire pit, rising nearly as high as the steeple of St. Bartholomew Church in Columbus. About 100 students […]