MADISON, Wis. -- Rain or shine, life is precious and a gift from God.
More than 500 people were probably reflecting on that as they marched from St. Patrick Church in Madison to the Wisconsin Capitol Jan. 22 -- the...
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VATICAN CITY -- Every religious leader must unmask and condemn any attempt to use God's name to perpetuate evil and to justify hatred, violence and exploitation, Pope Francis said.
"Violence promoted and carried out in the name of...
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WILMINGTON – Ursuline came out firing in its nonconference girls basketball game Feb. 2 at top-ranked Conrad, but the Raiders came up a bit short in the upset bid, falling, 73-62, in front of a packed gymnasium. It...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Philadelphia Eagles punter Donnie Jones understands how rarely a chance to play in the Super Bowl comes around.
"I've only been once in 14 years, so it's hard," said Jones, 37. "I've tried to explain to these young...
MIAMI (CNS) -- Step into the principal's office at Epiphany School in Miami, and you'll think you've entered a shrine for the Philadelphia Eagles.
And you'll be right -- as you scan the banners, blanket, desk, chair and other items,...
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VATICAN CITY -- Multiple news reports indicate the Vatican has made substantial progress in reaching an agreement with China's communist government on the naming of bishops for several dioceses.
The news agency Reuters and The Wall Street Journal...
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VATICAN CITY -- For the first time, the International Olympic Committee has invited a Vatican delegation not only to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games, but also to attend its general meeting as...
WASHINGTON -- Many people looking at their February calendars are doing a double-take with Ash Wednesday falling on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.
The two days, steeped in tradition, don't have too much in common beyond their religious roots. Valentine's Day,...
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Cycle B
1) Jb 7:1-4, 6-7
Psalm: 147:1-6
2) 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel: Mk 1:29-39
Readings for dark times
Today we hear from Job, who lost all his children in a disaster and contracted a painful disease. I picture him...
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CHESTER, Md. – Paige Bailey is very excited for a special prom next Friday, Feb. 9, more so than she was when she attended the prom at Kent Island High School last year.
“She realizes this one is really...