Paschal candle: “I will give you the crown of life.”
Father Louis Meiman, pastor of St. Frances of Rome and St. Leonard Churches has created the Easter candle design for his parishes since 1988,…
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Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the…
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Vatican releases pope’s pandemic-influenced plan for Holy Week, Easter
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With public gatherings, including Masses, banned in Italy to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,…
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Thousands of new Catholics expected to join church at Easter Vigil
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of new Catholics are expected to join the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil liturgies in parishes…
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Liturgy Matters — Oh, what a night!
By Dr. Judy Bullock All around us now we see new life abound and a gradual increase of daylight each day. We are fortunate…
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456 people prepare to enter the church
By Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor More than 450 people who are entering the Catholic Church this spring gathered for Rite of Election and Call…
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