Dear Friends in Christ, This week we are observing National Suicide Prevention Week. In my years as a priest, I have met and prayed with many families who have suffered the loss of a loved one who took his or her own life. In the past 30 years, I believe […]
Sister Rose Anthony Mathews works a jigsaw puzzle, one of her many hobbies, in her apartment at Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville. In July, she celebrated 70 years as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ (David Wilhelm photo). “If you […]
John Reed (above) is an expert on the 325-year history of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia Heights, and has given many tours to people interested in stories of the old Log Church (David Wilhelm photo). Ten generations of John Reed’s family have been parishioners at Holy Family Catholic Church […]
