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Next generation of witnesses to the faith attend SEEK23 conference
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- January 18, 2023
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service to be held Jan. 17
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- January 12, 2023
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Pope preaches peace, cooperation, resilience to a Congo ‘gasping for breath’
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- February 6, 2023
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By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News ServiceWednesday, February 1, 2023 Pope Francis and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi attend a meeting with authorities and members of the diplomatic corps in the…
Pastor’s homilies inspire grand-prize winning quilt block
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- February 2, 2023
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Lily Neace Lily Neace listens carefully when her pastor, Father Steve Thoma, gives his homilies. In memory of Martin Luther King, Jr., Father Steve was recently talking about how we…
The Beatitudes
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- January 30, 2023
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Dear Friends in Christ, On the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, as we listened to Matthew’s gospel account of Jesus teaching the crowd the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12a), I thought of…
Health care is a universal right, not a luxury, Pope Francis says
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- January 26, 2023
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By Carol Glatz | CNS Rome Wednesday, January 18, 2023 VATICAN CITY — Health care is not a luxury, it is a right that belongs to everyone, Pope Francis told health…
Catholic high schools honoring graduates in special ways
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- May 11, 2020
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By LYNN VENHAUSContributing Writer Mater Dei High School Principal Dennis Litteken wanted to honor the 107 seniors graduating this year in a special way—so he had yard signs made and…
Una Voluntaria Continúa Su Ministerio en el Sur
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- January 25, 2013
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Articulo y fotos de Liz QUIRIN editor del Mensajero Una abuelita diminutiva es una potencia en el ministerio hispano en el área de Anna, Carbondale y Cobden. A los 78…
El Comité Hispano Trabaja Duro en Caseyville
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- January 25, 2013
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Por más de dos años siete miembros de la Parroquia de San Esteban en Caseyville se han reunido cada mes como el Comité Hispano para planificar las actividades y discutir…
Asesora familiar se une a la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano
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- January 25, 2013
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Articulo y fotos de Liz QUIRIN editor del Mensajero Ministerio Hispano en el Decanato Norte Central se ha transformado en una invitación a salir de las sombras a la luz y…
SCHOOL NEWS
View AllGod puts you in a place you need to be, nursing instructors say
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- January 13, 2023
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McKendree students receive ‘radical hospitality’ at Joseph House
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- January 9, 2023
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VATICAN NEWS
View AllPope preaches peace, cooperation, resilience to a Congo ‘gasping for breath’
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- February 6, 2023
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By Cindy Wooden | Catholic…
Health care is a universal right, not a luxury, Pope Francis says
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- January 26, 2023
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By Carol Glatz | CNS Rome…
God’s word, mercy must be shared with everyone, pope says
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- January 23, 2023
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The Word of God, a…
COMMENTARY
CULTURE
Spiritual values in Oscar films?
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- January 24, 2023
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By MSGR. JOHN MYLERCulture Columnist Ten films have been nominated for the Academy Ward as…
Pope Benedict and The Chosen
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- January 13, 2023
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By MSGR. JOHN MYLERCulture Columnist It’s said that Pope Benedict’s favorite TV program was Kommissar…
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YOUNG ADULTS GATHER AROUND!
A brand new episode of Real Time with Bishop Michael McGovern is now available. Tune in to hear about new initiatives for young adults in the Belleville Diocese. Learn about the young adult prayer afternoon with our bishop beginning at 3:00pm on Sunday October 30th at the Poor Clare Monastery Chapel (300 N. 60th Street, Belleville).
