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Arts & Culture. April 8, 2021

Priests’ dogs are more than just parish mascot: They’re ‘good for the soul’

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People get pets for all kinds of reasons, and those apply to priests as much as anyone.

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Obispo Neary: ‘Basado en lo bueno’: Un mensaje de graduación

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Ofrenda Anual y el uso de los recursos en la práctica: El proyecto de estudio bíblico ayuda al coordinador de formación en la fe a conectarse con los jóvenes estudiantes

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El enfoque de ‘Pathways’ (Caminos) ofrece a las familias una vía de acceso útil a la fe y la formación

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Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organizers

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Many women are ‘the driving force of synodality,’ says religious sister who is synod official at Vatican

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North American Catholics identify harm of polarization, bishop says

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Synod’s ‘messy,’ ‘joyful’ North American phase concludes with call to mission, moves to Rome

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‘Art of listening’ in synodal church requires ‘formation’ to avoid ‘empty discussions,’ says cardinal

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Is the priest listening to you? Indian diocese surveys families for synod

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Commission focuses on ensuring world synod will be prayerful experience

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Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 18, 2023

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How to grow in devotion to the Eucharist (during the Eucharistic Revival and beyond)

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Detroit archbishop says Christ’s presence in Blessed Sacrament inspired him as a boy and sustains him today

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 19, 2023

Major Catholic organizations partner with 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature April 2, 2023

What’s happening locally with the Eucharistic Revival?

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith March 30, 2023

More than 1,000 LA Catholics bring their love for the Eucharist to the streets

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