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New USCCB president is ‘man of the new evangelization’ and trusted leader
The Nov. 12 vote at the USCCB's fall assembly in Baltimore made the Mexican-born Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles the first Latino to hold the highest leadership position in the U.S. Catholic Church.
Do more to fight poverty, say European bishops, Caritas
The Brussels-based commission representing European Catholic bishops has urged the European Commission to do more to combat poverty, warning that one in five EU citizens now face poverty.
Archbishop Sheen’s upcoming beatification greeted with joy, thanksgiving
The famed media evangelist, mission promoter and author will be beatified at the Peoria cathedral Dec. 21.
Unearthed church sites show local Christians as pilgrims in Holy Land
Two unearthed Byzantine church complexes shed light on the tradition of Christian pilgrimage in the Holy Land.
Saint Mary Christmas Craft Show and Bazaar
Find the perfect gift and shop for beautifully crafted designs from talented local artisans at Saint Mary Christmas Craft Show and Bazaar on Friday, November 22nd from 5PM to 9PM and Saturday, November 23rd from 9AM - 3PM.
GSC Christmas Bazaar
Good Shepherd Catholic School's annual Christmas Bazaar returns the weekend before Thanksgiving in the school auditorium
Anthem Live After Party and Clothing Drive at Brickwall Tavern
Come party with fellow young adults after Anthem Live! Starting at 9pm, we'll be at Brickwall Tavern in the Annex Bar area. Darts, shuffleboard and more, plus free food.
Anthem Live Advent Event at St. John the Evangelist
Join Anthem at 7 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5th at St. John the Evangelist Church for a time of adoration, confession, and worship music.
Engaging Classic Religious Traditions in Spiritual Direction
This workshop attends to guidelines for spiritual direction as provided by some of the major Christian traditions including the Benedictine, Franciscan, Ignatian, Carmelite, Salesian, and selected Reform perspectives. Both the theological assumptions and the spiritual themes inherent in these classic traditions will be brought to light.
Advent Program: The Incarnation: Mystery Ever Nearer
As Christmas approaches consider stepping aside to ponder the wonder of the Incarnation: mystery ever nearer. During our time together we will explore and reflect upon God’s in-breaking into our lives and our world.