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Ridge Boulevard became a little brighter this past weekend. Visitation Academy in Bay Ridge held a lighting ceremony for an elaborate display, which features a Nativity and numerous... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 17:19 Comments: 0
A recent survey on Catholic attitudes in the U.S. shows that Catholics do not necessarily fall inline with what the Church teaches on some big issues. For example, six-in-10 unmarried... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 16:53 Comments: 1
As far as one Catholic official is concerned, excessive focus on money has “*de-humanized human beings.” Caritas President Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga says religious groups... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 16:49 Comments: 0
Is it a case of free speech or separation of church and state? This week, the nation’s highest court said it would not take up an appeal of a 16-year-old case challenging New York... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:49 Comments: 0
Sacred Heart Church in Cambria Heights, Queens is known for its music programs. One of the hallmarks of the parish is its Gospel Choir, which brings a different sound to the Catholic... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:32 Comments: 1
Today (December 6) was the feast day of Saint Nicholas, popularly known these days as Santa Claus. But, Saint Nick is just one of the *many saints recognized by the Catholic Church. ... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:02 Comments: 0
Every year on Christmas Eve, NORAD satellites track Santa’s Christmas Eve flight as the man in red delivers gifts to girls and boys across the globe. Now, that may be a few weeks... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 11:59 Comments: 0
During this time of year, churches and schools typically hold Christmas pageants, which tell the story of Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. But this past... view post
Posted: December 9, 2011 11:58 Comments: 0
It will be a bright Christmas for retailers, if the holiday shopping numbers are any indication. The National Retail Federation says shoppers spent more than 52 million dollars during... view post
Posted: December 9, 2011 11:53 Comments: 0
In a message for World AIDS Day, the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Health Care called for a comprehensive approach to fighting the disease. In a statement, the Council called for... view post
Posted: December 7, 2011 14:19 Comments: 0
