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Disability ministry in the Church is making strides, but needs more widespread adoption in parishes
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (930+ words) NATIONAL By Simone Orendain, OSV News CHICAGO (OSV'News) " On Easter in Chicago's St. James'Catholic'Church, a congregation made up mostly of people with disabilities and their families attended the Chicago archdiocesan Special Religious Development ministry's Mass like any other time of…...
Children need you, they need your presence," Sister of Life tells educators at convention
1+ week, 6+ day ago (754+ words) NATIONAL By Josh Mc Govern / The Catholic Spirit, OSV News MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) " One teacher standing in the front of a classroom with the knowledge of Christ can bring more "hope and joy into this world than the most dynamic…...
I Believe" Youth Rally set for March 7
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) The Diocesan Youth Leadership Team poses for a picture at the Dec. 13 retreat at St. Mary's High School in Westfield. SPRINGFIELD " The Diocesan Youth Leadership Team is hosting the "I Believe" youth rally, Saturday, March 7 from 4-7: 30 p. m. at Pope Francis Preparatory…...
Many challenges remain" in making abortion unthinkable," says bishop
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (742+ words) NATIONAL By Gina Christian, OSV News (OSV News) " As the nation's Catholics are set to remember unborn children in prayer, a U. S. bishop is stressing that amid several positive developments in safeguarding human life, "many challenges remain" in making abortion "unthinkable....
Young people shine the light of Christ this season
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (502+ words) SPRINGFIELD " From making blessing bags for the homeless, to Christmas caroling for senior citizens, to running an Advent retreat, youth across the Diocese of Springfield witnessed to the love and mercy of Christ this Christmas season. The Diocesan Youth Team…...