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Lighting darkness, service main themes of bishop’s installation
Bishop Mark E. Brennan was welcomed Aug. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia, in a ceremony filled with song and applause.
Lofty titles do not guarantee entrance to heaven, pope says
A life marked by humility, faith and love determines whether Christians enter heaven, not who they know, Pope Francis said.
Great Catholic Music online service to pay tribute to St. Louis Jesuits
The Great Catholic Music service launched March 1 and plays a mix of pre-and post-Vatican II hymns and liturgical music all day, every day.
Recalling the harrowing trip to and across the border as a child
Bessy Jovel takes deep breaths, sometimes gentle gulps to talk about the trip of almost 2,000 miles she made as an 8-year-old from El Salvador to the U.S.-Mexico border almost 30 years ago.
The Real Presence: What do Catholics believe and how church can respond
A Pew Research Center survey found that nearly 70% of Catholics believe that the bread and wine used for Communion are "symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ," while about 30% believe that the bread and wine "actually become" Christ's body and blood.
West Virginians meet their new Catholic bishop as humble, holy man
People from around the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston already have a good feeling about their new shepherd, Bishop Mark E. Brennan, who was installed Aug. 22 as the ninth bishop of the diocese.
D.C. archdiocesan spokeswoman new head of USCCB Office of Public Affairs
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington has appointed Chieko T. Noguchi as director of the Office of Public Affairs at the conference's headquarters in Washington.
Gianna Center of Philadelphia Annual Gala
Join the St. Gianna Center of Philadelphia in celebrating the contributions of Carl Anderson and the Knights of Columbus, the Love and Fidelity Network, the Missionary Sisters of Charity, and Liz Parrish and the Friends of FertilityCare.
Saint Mary Feast
Join us for our 2 day Saint Mary Feast, Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th. On Saturday, mingle through our raffle baskets and Attic Treasures and enjoy musical entertainment by Carter Ross from 5-7:30pm.
Pope John Paul II High School, Roman kick off football season
The Panthers will face the Cahillites on the former's home turf during an Aug. 24 game, at which new visitor bleachers (the gift of an anonymous donor) will be unveiled.