Catholic Churches

This week's poll – Which picture of Jesus do you like the best?

By admin • August 8, 2012

There are a lot of images of Jesus.  In this week's poll, we've selected a few of them and ask which one you like

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Wisconsin bishops don't want you bringing your gun to Mass

By Dakota O'Leary • November 1, 2011

The Bible might condone weapons, but the Catholic Church doesn't. At least, not in church: "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house,

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As many as 20 Catholic churches in Illinois could close due to priest shortages, population changes

By D. Beeksma • August 30, 2011

Belleville Diocese

Catholics in rural southern Illinois and could see their parishes closed in 2013. The Catholic Diocese of Belleville is considering closing up to 20 of

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Churches Legally Trounce Shopping and Retail Freedom

By D. Beeksma • December 2, 2009

Churches Legally Trounce Shopping and Retail Freedom

Germany's highest court sided with Protestant and Catholic Churches in  overturning Berlin's 2006 shopping laws. Beginning in 2010, shops will no longer be allowed

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Suspected Criminal Made False Claims to Catholic Priesthood

By D. Beeksma • September 19, 2009

Suspected Criminal Made False Claims to Catholic Priesthood

A man arrested in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, for computer luring of a minor allegedly made false claims that he is a Catholic priest. Father

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Scammer Preys on Churches Across the Country

By D. Beeksma • September 5, 2009

Scammer Preys on Churches Across the Country

Police are looking for a 33-year-old man accused of scamming churches across the country. Alan Farha scammed $300 or $400 from an orthodox church

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A Catholic Church Sees an Increase in Membership

By D. Beeksma • April 13, 2009

A Catholic Church Sees an Increase in Membership

In the D.C. area, attendance is up at Catholic churches because, according to the archdiocese, the number of Catholics is increasing. Much of this

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50 Catholic Churches Closing in Ohio

By D. Beeksma • March 16, 2009

50 Catholic Churches Closing in Ohio

WKYC reports that more than  50 churches in the Diocese of Cleveland were   informed Saturday that their churches would be closing or merging

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