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Arts & Culture. April 30, 2024

Catholic evangelists ask NFL fans visiting Detroit to make Jesus their No. 1 draft pick

By OSV News

Catholic evangelists are handing out rosaries, asking fans if they need prayers, and inviting them to tour Detroit’s historic churches as hundreds of thousands of people congregate in downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL draft.

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Español September 7, 2026

Historía de una santa: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Español September 3, 2026

La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para septiembre es ‘por el cuidado del agua’

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Historía de un santo: San Juan Crisóstomo

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Padres afectados por el tiroteo de 2025 en la escuela Annunciation se reúnen para orar y reflexionar antes del nuevo año escolar

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Historía de una santa: Santa Elena de Constantinopla

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People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of r People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director. Read about a special retreat held there recently at the link in our bio.
After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, loca After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, local entrepreneur Terry Haider launched @breastplateathletic, a faith-based athletic brand to help others evangelize through activewear. Read more at the link in our bio!
Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in hi Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in his role as chairman of the board of @catholicreliefservices. His column about his experience in Africa is filled with tales, anecdotes and lessons that reveal God’s presence in unexpected ways. Read it at the link in our bio! #CRS #CRSMadagascar
On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from around the diocese gathered Aug. 16 at the Moenkedick Family Farm in Perham for the annual Rural Life Celebration with the theme “Fruit of the Earth, Work of Human Hands.” The celebration was hosted by the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community (Perham, Dent, Rush Lake and Butler) and the Moenkedick family. The event included the Mass celebrated by Father Mark Stang, presentation of the Century Farm Awards and the Rural Business Award, a sloppy joe and fresh corn dinner and children’s games and activities. Watch this week’s Friday Feed for more photos. #rurallife #rurallifecelebration @catholicrurallife
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