December 2021

SUNDAYQuakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual services on Sunday. Services are open to…

Unless they're traveling by car, many visitors to Saint Tikhon's Zadonsk Monastery, located about 140 miles outside of Philadelphia, in southern Canaan, Pa., Take a bus to Scranton. There, they meet a monk, who leads them!-->!-->…

Senior Jack seidler sat on the floor after a post-game photo at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Thursday night with the WOMB Christmas Classic Championship within reach and left a simple but meaningful line: "It feels good to win."After two…

December 31, 2021 KWASI GYAMFI ASIEDU Wedowee, Alabama, United StatesPA Reverend Athanasius Chidi Abanulo - using skills honed in his native African country to minister effectively in rural Alabama - determines how long he…

A woman reacts as a health worker takes a swab sample from her to test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a train station in Ahmedabad, India on December 29, 2021. REUTERS / Amit DaveRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to…

Friday December 31, 2021 IC file photo + Expand Bishop Oscar A. Solis By Bishop Oscar A. Solis Bishop of Salt Lake City Greetings from the peace and love of Christ, my friends, As we move into the year 2022,…

In recent months, a certain slice of the conservative media has worked to arouse outrage against critical race theory. Unsurprisingly, many of these attacks show little or no awareness of the content of critical race theory and the issues…

Dec 20 1926-Dec. 24, 2021TRACY - Christian burial mass for Norman R. DeBlieck, 95 from Tracy, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tracy with a live broadcast on the Stephens Funeral Service Facebook page .…

India's Home Office (MHA) confirmed on Monday that it had refused to renew the foreign funding registration for the Missionaries of Charity (MoC), a Catholic religious congregation established by Saint Teresa of Calcutta, due to…

In a new case of alleged religious conversion, Madhya Pradesh police on Sunday evening arrested three people, including a Catholic church priest and a pastor, in Bicholi village, Jhabua district, for allegedly attracting police tribal…

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On December 25, one of the biggest holidays in the world was celebrated around the world. Christmas was over-marketed; it provides excellent business opportunities for many companies, enterprises and other business ventures. It is also…

The parish priest of the Catholic Church of St. Therese of Tamale Reverend Father Boniface MasoyiriThe pastor of the Catholic Church of St. Therese of Tamale, Reverend Father Boniface Masoyiri, urged Christians across the country not to…

Members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday interrupted the baptismal ceremony of a child in the district of Hubli, alleging a religious conversion. The incident was reported as the anti-conversion bill was passed…

By Fr. Mike ParaniukSainte-Marie Catholic ChurchAnd the Catholic Church of St. BenignusOn Christmas Eve, a husband went shopping to buy a Christmas present for his wife. He walked into a cosmetics store and asked the saleswoman, "May I…

“Glory to God in the highest heavens, and peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:14). Christmas Eve Because Christmas takes place on a Saturday this year, the…

By 8 a.m. on Sunday, December 12, about 200 worshipers had gathered at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Heriberto Mercado noticed smoke billowing from the ceiling and worked quickly and silently…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Column Author of the article: Rick gamble • For the exhibitor Release date : Dec 22 2021 • 24 minutes ago • 4 minutes to read…

Over the past three decades, Latina pop icon Thalía has helped put Mexican culture on the map. With each album release, she reinvents herself and her sound. In August, Thalía celebrated her 50th birthday and…

Rome - A huge, 16 volumes The life of the saints, first published between 1872 and 1877, informs me that here in the Eternal City, the feast of Christmas first became a separate celebration of the ancient feast of…

Thief River Falls - Donald Lenhart, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Saturday December 18, 2021 at Villa St Vincent in Crook-ston. Donald George Lenhart was…

AMHERST - Residents of an Amherst condominium complex change site's main act to ensure that no one living there will be prevented from posting posters supporting political candidates or promoting their religious or moral beliefs.In a free…

DEC. 20 • Free community lunch, 11 am to 1 pm, at Catasauqua Presbyterian Church, 210 Pine Street. • Yoga class!-->…

Andover coach Dave Fazio has been around long enough to know when a good winter is ahead for his schedule. He's never been as optimistic as he is for this season. Led by a remarkable frontcourt with 6-9 Aidan Cammann and 6-7 Logan…

Hélène Thérèse Benuska Dec 10 1922 - 14 Dec. 2021 Helen Theresa Benuska, 99, died at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital on December 14, 2021 from complications from pneumonia. She…

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The departure of the Indonesians Umrah pilgrims will be postponed to 2022 after President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) called on the Indonesian people to avoid traveling abroad.Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut!-->!-->…

As a card-carrying member of the "evil news media", I can attest that my profession is not widely admired.…

Springfield, Ill., Dec. 17 2021 / 17:01 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed the repeal of the state's parental abortion notice law, a move that has sparked dismay among Catholics and pro-lifers in the state . Under the repeal,…

The Catholic Church's Fourth Report to the National Child Safety Office describes the initiatives of dozens of Catholic entities as they continue to strengthen their efforts to keep everyone safe within the Church. By Lisa…

(RNS) - Rashad Hussain has been confirmed as the U.S. Goodwill Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, making him the first American Muslim to hold the post. Hussain was confirmed by the US Senate on Thursday (December 16) by an…

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NAIROBI, Kenya - International human rights organizations have warned of a new wave of atrocities in Ethiopia's Tigray region, as Catholic Church leaders continue to voice concerns over the detention of priests , nuns and lay…

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 418 Eighth Ave. NE, Brainerd, will be hosting a quiet Christmas healing service for those struggling at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 19.…

Thousands of films are released around the world each year, but few films make history from theaters. Play Jennifer lopez, Biographical file "Selena”Now part of the selected list United States Library of Congress For…

According to popular opinion, the Catholic Church is still mired in the Inquisition and still ignorant of modern science. After all, look what they did to Galileo Galilei. Whenever I hear a critic of Catholicism mention Galileo, I mean,…

In a new attack on the religious freedom of Muslims, the French government has closed at least 21 more mosques in the country, accusing them of promoting extremism. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin,…

As we begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent, we are encouraged to: “Prepare the way of the Lord " and to "Make one's paths straight. ' Part of my role as a mission support and outreach…

MAYFIELD, Ky. (CNS) - Mourning, prayer and determination to rebuild shattered lives, homes and businesses in Mayfield followed one of the most powerful tornadoes in U.S. history that wiped out the town of 10,000 in western Kentucky on the…

ROME - Even if the papacy is not a popularity contest, the influence of a pope in his country of origin is a means of measuring his performance. Alas, when it comes to Pope Francis' Argentina, things are a bit more complicated: according…

PARIS - Prominent French politicians and intellectuals say the country faces a growing threat: American-style militant movements that are forcing American multiculturalism and gender politics in France.In recent months, President Emmanuel…

For three days, the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) under the leadership of the Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Reverend James Odedeji brought together all the parishioners of the…

Needing only a victory to claim the first state title in the history of the football program, the Catholic defense Marin was not going to be denied on Saturday. The Wildcats scored two touchdowns on defense and a fourth quarter shutout of…

Members of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Salamanca, Holy Name of Mary Parish in Ellicottville, and St.…

One hundred days after the law came into effect, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a ruling on the Texas six-week abortion ban that was far from clear: Texas cannot waive its ban, known as Senate Bill 8, under federal court consideration.…

Advent is a time to remember how deeply our faith is embodied, where we cannot experience the depth of our faith outside of the physical world i.e. places, things, people. . As Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ, wrote in "The Blessed Virgin…

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - It was the game everyone expected to happen this season from the time the District and Regions were released as part of the FHSAA's one-year reclassification cycle due to COVID- 19. And on Thursday night, it…

Sister Galvan served the Catholic Church in Mexico and the United States for almost 50 years, the last 31 in the San Diego area. She lives in Bay Park.Our Lady of Guadalupe has changed my life.This is because since I started to really…

The Catholic Students' Association is an official campus organization that enables students to form friendships and grow in their faith together. The organization has gained new members each semester and is open to all Southeastern…

The funeral will be on Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Interment in the Catholic Sacred Heart Cemetery in Ida Grove. Military Rites by the McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American…

WASHINGTON (CNS) - This year's winners of the Missionary Childhood Association's annual Christmas art competition "are missionaries through their art, for their designs proclaim the good news of Jesus' birth," said Msgr. Kieran E.…

For 17-year-old Akshay Toppo, who aspires to be a civil engineer, Monday's Class 12 math test was one of his most crucial. While taking the exam at St Joseph's School in Ganj Basoda tehsil in Vidisha district in Madhya Pradesh, men from…

It's a high school battle straight out of the movies - East Van versus Westside Vancouver - and a rivalry fueled by the fact the two schools haven't faced each other in two years as the COVID pandemic forced…

GENEVA (AP) - Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Switzerland asked two academics to conduct a study on the history of sexual exploitation of the Swiss Church since the mid-20th century, joining other churches in other European…

Republicans at Indiana House sign legislation to effectively ban corporate vaccination warrants. Indiana is reporting a single-day total of more than 6,000 new cases for the first time since January. And the state passes over 17,000…

The problem is, Jesus never spoke of bread as his flesh. He said his flesh was bread and his blood was wine. Not just any bread and any wine, but magical blood and wine that cleanses all sins. In other words, “today…

It was in this week of December 1688 that one of the worst anti-Catholic riots in Scottish history took place. It has come to be known as the Holyrood Riot, but this is a misnomer as anti-Catholic mobs have gathered across…

Teams are currently battling a large fire that broke out at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Arnold on Saturday evening. First responders arrived at block 1600 Kenneth Avenue at around 8:00 p.m. An…

The United States signaled ahead of next week's Democracy Summit that it is unlikely to translate empty words into adherence to human rights and democratic values ​​in the Middle East…

Of Obinna Odogwu, Awka Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Bishop Henry Ndukuba, yesterday warned Christians in Nigeria not to take lightly the attempts in some…

By Adele Chapline Smith • Catholic Information Service • Posted on December 3, 2021 NEW YORK (CNS) - An addition to the high-grossing Dangerous Dinosaurs franchise that began with…

The face of the Greco-Catholics of the third millennium is undoubtedly more and more multicultural, and the changes which this Church with strong roots is experiencing do not appear to be abnormal if they are part of a…

President Joe Biden arrives at the White House in Washington on August 12, 2021 to discuss his Build Back Better program. The measure, passed by the House on November 19 by a vote of 220-213, includes some immigration provisions.…

It turned out that a € 50 note handed over to a Dublin off license hid a charming old message of Holy Communion. Dublin student Jack Riley was surprised when he found the poignant note on the note. Jack was working in The!-->…

Pope Francis said he would come as a "pilgrim" to beautiful Greece and Cyprus in a pre-recorded message on November 27 ahead of his visit to the two countries from December 2-6. “Dear brothers and sisters of Cyprus and…

EDMONTON - Edmonton Public Schools will soon have a new multi-faith calendar that recognizes more than 100 "important days," but will only allow two redirected days off for non-Christian holidays. National Indigenous…