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Lightning strike damages historic Illinois church
Details: A lightning strike caused a roof fire Monday that severely damaged a historic Catholic church in Rockford, Illinois, and
‘Some of the blame for poor preaching in Catholic churches belongs to the people in the pews…’
That's the provocative idea put forth by Rev. Terrence Klein in the current issue of America. He offers some tips
Consultants recommend suspending sainthood cause of Father Capodanno
In September 1967, the native New Yorker, Father Vincent Capodanno — a Maryknoll priest known as "The Grunt Padre" —
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RIP: Oldest cardinal dies at 98
From CNA: Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of
‘This isn’t the only stop on the train’: Homily for August 7, 2022, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
He was known as “the voice of summer” — Vincent Edward Scully, Vin Scully, simply
‘This is how you do Church…’
"The music was accessible and easy to sing. The homily was on-point and offered food
Persecution watch: Media outlets closed, parish raided, as Nicaragua cracks down on Catholic Church
Attention must be paid. From CNS: Nicaraguan authorities have ordered the closure of Catholic media
Tom Cornell, activist and deacon, dies
Details from NCR: Tom Cornell, whose actions and writings through more than six decades brought
RIP: Vin Scully, legendary broadcaster and Catholic
"You know, this isn’t the only stop on the train. There’s one big one we’re
Detroit auxiliary bishop accused, denies allegation
“Archbishop Russell is shocked and saddened by the claims that have been made, and states
The secret to being an everyday evangelist
My latest for Our Sunday Visitor: Psssst. Want to be an evangelist? Here’s a secret
‘I embrace this willingly’: The cross of Father John Hollowell
Longtime readers may remember the posts about Father John Hollowell. Sean Gallagher from Indianapolis told
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