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Month of Mary Daily Devotion: May 11
This is part of a series of daily devotionals for May, the month of Mary. The day of the Epiphany, two lights guided the Magi who came from the East to worship the King of […]
Month: May 2017
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Two students receive scholarships to St. Joseph’s Catholic
GREENVILLE—Rising ninth-graders Jessica Gerac and Sara Gushue were recently selected as the recipients of the St. Joseph’s Scholar Award. The annual scholarship is given to two incoming freshmen for academic excellence. Both are eighth-graders at […]
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Mary teaches people to hope in life’s darkest moments
VATICAN CITY—Mary, like many mothers throughout the world, is an example of strength and courage in accepting new life and in sharing the suffering of their children, Pope Francis said. Although she had no idea […]
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The diocese has its titans
Anyone who has toured or lived in New York City will recall its bulky bronze sculpture of Atlas holding up the world. It occupies the gateway to Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue, on the other […]
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Bishops among first signatories to pledge to end death penalty
WASHINGTON—Bishops attending a meeting were among the first to sign the National Catholic Pledge to End the Death Penalty at the U.S. bishops’ headquarters building May 9. Each person taking the pledge promises to educate, […]
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Month of Mary Daily Devotion: May 10
This is part of a series of daily devotionals for May, the month of Mary. During Jesus’ presentation in the temple, we are reminded that the time we spend in prayer and contemplation lead us […]
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Knights of Columbus donate $2,000 to Holy Trinity School
LONGS—Knights of Columbus Council 7122 recently presented a check for $2,000 to Karen Luzzo, principal of Holy Trinity School. The Knights raised the money from their Valentine’s Day dance held at Our Lady Star of […]
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Dennis Perea wins American Legion’s Outstanding Boy Scout Award
AIKEN—Dennis Perea recently won the 2017 American Legion Department of South Carolina Outstanding Boy Scout Award. American Legion Post 212 of Aiken nominated him. The statewide competition evaluates Scouts’ leadership skills, service to the church […]
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Learn to know Jesus’ voice by reading the Bible, pope says
VATICAN CITY—To know and follow Jesus, a Christian must read the Bible and learn to pray with it, allowing the Holy Spirit to help one understand it and put it into practice, Pope Francis said. […]
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Month of Mary Daily Devotion: May 9
This is part of a series of daily devotionals for May, the month of Mary. The day Jesus Christ was born, the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds and proclaimed to them that […]