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U.S. dioceses mark Fatima centennial with Masses, processions, devotions
Many Marian devotions took place around a visit of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, coordinated by the Munster-based International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Foundation.
Upcoming St. Louis Taize event ‘first step’ to heal racial divides
Although it has been three years since the riots broke out in Ferguson, Missouri, many of the wounds have still not healed.
Meeting pope gives hope to Huntington’s disease patients, expert says
Especially in poor countries, people suffering from Huntington's, a neural degenerative disorder, face discrimination and are forced to live in areas that "almost look like a leprosy colony" because "nobody wants to mix with them," the neuroscientist Ignacio Munoz-Sanjuan said.
Railroad is beginning of line for 100-year-old South Carolina church
St. Francis of Assisi Mission was built by parishioners who donated their time, money, hours of sweat and labor, and even the wood, so they could have their own church.
After furor over remarks, DNC chair to meet with pro-life Dems’ head
After a furor erupted over his statement that the Democratic Party should support only those candidates who support legal abortion, Democratic National Committee chairman Thomas Perez will meet with the head of Democrats for Life of America, Kristen Day.
San Francisco Catholics give thanks for the life of Archbishop Niederauer
Archbishop George H. Niederauer was remembered for his wit and his gifts as a teacher and spiritual director for two generations of priests during the funeral Mass for the retired leader of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
St. John Paul II Shrine with link to Fatima dedicated at New York church
On the 100th anniversary of the first Marian apparition at Fatima, a shrine was dedicated in New York May 13 to the memory of St. John Paul II, who credited Mary with saving his life after an assassination attempt in Rome on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima in 1981.
Word of God, church need each other, cardinal tells Bible conference
The 1,300 conference attendees came from three countries and 35 states. At least 66 men and women religious also attended, joining catechetical leaders, teachers, ministers and lay Catholics all gathered to better understand the Bible and how to apply Scripture to daily life.
Iowan to celebrate two milestones: turning 97, 91st year as server
The greatest joy Leo "Doc" Samson receives from serving at the altar is that of being helpful to the pastor.
Afghan women left everything behind — except their sewing skills
Many of the women are in the United States on special immigrant visas for the families of Afghan interpreters whose lives were in danger because they served the U.S. embassy or military.