We are entering the Holy Days for Christians. But not only is this time sacred to Christians, but Ramadan is sacred to Muslims, and Passover is sacred to the Jewish people. They are all within the same time frame this year. These few weeks, we are called to return to the source of our ...
CANTERBURY, England (AP) — The new archbishop of Canterbury knocked three times on the doors of the city’s great cathedral on Wednesday, ceremonially demanding to be allowed inside in a tradition laid down over centuries by each new leader of the Church of England. But this time, for the ...
MARQUETTE– The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking nominations for the prestigious Catholic Service Award, which recognizes lifetime dedication and service to the Catholic Church within the Diocese. “The Catholic Service Award offers us the opportunity to recognize those who have exemplified a lifetime of service, leadership, and commitment to the Catholic Church,” said Megan O’Connor, Executive Director of the Office of Stewardship & Development. “We seek to celebrate individuals who have faithfully carried out the mission of the Church in word and action, offering ...
We are still under the thumb of winter. It is hard to think that my relatives in Alabama are watching the leaves peeking out and buying pansies at their garden center. We have a way to go before we can plant our petunias. Think of this weather not only as a challenge but as an opportunity for ...
WASHINGTON — Federal employees can preach in the workplace under new guidelines issued last year by the Trump administration that have alarmed advocates for the separation of church and state. The guidelines, outlined in a memo from the Office of Personnel Management, allow public employees ...
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan synagogue on Thursday posted photos on social media of major fire damage that occurred when an attacker drove a pickup truck into the building last week before killing himself. One image shows tables of fruits and snacks left uneaten when the midday strike occurred near an early childhood education room at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit. Photos reveal loose wires in the hallway, an exposed ceiling and blackened walls, including an array of celebratory photos ruined by fire. Sprinklers ran for hours. The synagogue decided to share photos after an ...
