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Our Church in the World. March 5, 2023

In spite of a year of war, Ukrainians endure and religious ministry continues

By OSV News

In a country that has become one big conflict zone, the war has galvanized religious communities to open their doors to those who have been displaced and to lead various humanitarian missions.

Our Church in the World. June 28, 2022

Syriac Catholic bishops highlight complex challenges in Middle East

By Catholic News Service

With the ongoing political crisis and the 2020 Lebanon bomb blast, Lebanon’s economy has tanked, and nearly 90% of Lebanese now live in poverty.

Our Church in the World. April 24, 2018

South Sudan religious leaders persist in hope amid new nation’s turmoil

By Catholic News Service

Amid the tragic headlines since before Christmas, Christian leaders in South Sudan say they must hold out hope for peace in the war-scarred nation.

Our Church in the World. June 23, 2017

Under the radar: South Sudan needs media attention, immediate action

By Catholic News Service

With Pope Francis’ visitation to South Sudan on hold, which was meant to be next on the list for his travel to red-flag the disastrous effects facing millions of South Sundanese people, how does this tragedy get on the world’s radar now?

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Español January 15, 2026

El Papa establece un jubileo para conmemorar los 800 años de la muerte de San Francisco

Español January 12, 2026

Historia de un santo: San Antonio Abad

Español January 8, 2026

El arzobispo Hebda pide oraciones tras la muerte a tiros de una mujer a manos de un agente del ICE en Minneapolis

Español January 8, 2026

El Papa León exhorta a los católicos a redescubrir las enseñanzas del Concilio Vaticano II

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Historia de Santo: San Hilario de Poitiers

Español December 30, 2025

Los obispos de EEUU destacan la virtud de la esperanza en sus diócesis durante el cierre del Año Jubilar de 2025

Español December 28, 2025

Historia de un santo: Santo Tomás Becket arzobispo y mártir

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✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of ✨ Epiphany 2026 ✨
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the holy day that marks the arrival of the Magi to worship the infant Jesus and the manifestation of Christ to the world, was celebrated last Sunday, January 4. But did you know Epiphany lasts until next Sunday, January 11?
What are you doing to celebrate Epiphany? Share your photos in the comments! 👇(Magi figures in the photo above are by Tildy Ellis and displayed at @saintjohnsabbey Church)
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Father Scott Pogatchnik celebrated a special Mass Father Scott Pogatchnik celebrated a special Mass Dec. 28 at St. Mary’s Cathedral to close the Jubilee Year of Hope. The Holy Year opened at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2024, and will officially close Jan. 6, 2026, the feast of Epiphany. To celebrate the extraordinary year, the diocese’s millennium cross was refurbished to be used in the opening Mass and displayed all year. At the end of the closing Mass, the cross was moved to its permanent place near the tabernacle at St. Mary’s. Read more about the cross at the link in our bio. #yearofhope #jubileeyear #catholicproudstcloud
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