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Year: 2017

Nation & World

Effort to repeal Johnson Amendment dropped from tax reform bill

December 19, 2017 Caroline

WASHINGTON—A regulation that bars nonprofits and houses of worship from making political endorsements remains on the books after it was dropped from the Republican tax reform bill. A provision that would have repealed the Johnson […]

Nation & World

Knights of Columbus donate $1.4 million for post-hurricane rebuilding

December 19, 2017 Caroline

HOUSTON, Texas—As Texas and Florida continue to rebuild from a devastating hurricane season, the Knights of Columbus are offering $1.4 million to aid the reconstruction of badly damaged churches. “Getting parish facilities up and running […]

Greenville Deanery

St. Mary Magdalene Church shares in the story of its patroness

December 19, 2017 Terry Cregar | The Catholic Miscellany

SIMPSONVILLE—Father Declan Gibson brought an Advent message to St. Mary Magdalene Church Dec. 4, telling more than 300 people the “untold story” of their parish patroness. Using Father Sean Davidson’s 2017 book, “Mary Magdalene, Prophetess […]

Nation & World

As pope turns 81, kids entertain with music and 13-foot pizza

December 18, 2017 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—Celebrating his 81st birthday, Pope Francis blew out the candles on a 13-foot long pizza after being serenaded with song and dance by children and employees from a Vatican pediatric clinic. A group of […]

Nation & World

History and traditions of Gaudete Sunday

December 17, 2017 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

Today, Dec. 17, is Gaudete Sunday, when we shift our reflection from “the Lord is coming” to “the Lord is near.” Rejoice as you light the pink candle on your Advent wreath. You are more […]

Columnists

Mary matters so very much

December 17, 2017 Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM

I was in seventh grade when I noticed an acceleration in Sister Eymard’s cautions to us about the importance of being Mary-like. I just knew that she had gotten wind of the recent addition of […]

Columnists

Is giving to my parish enough?

December 16, 2017 Father Jeffrey Kirby | The Catholic Miscellany

Q: In my parish, we oftentimes have two collections. I give as I’m able, but I also receive nu­merous solicitations from religious groups. Why do they send these things? Isn’t giving to my parish enough? […]

Myrtle Beach Deanery

Therapy comes in a fuzzy, four-legged package at St. Andrew

December 15, 2017 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

MYRTLE BEACH—A furry friend offers encouragement to students who need extra help with reading or who struggle with anxiety over tests at St. Andrew School. Sadie, a lovable, attentive dog with bright eyes and curly […]

Nation & World

Vatican Nativity scenes remind us of gifts Christ child brings

December 15, 2017 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square is not getting rave reviews: The backdrop does not look like a stable and the characters in need — hungry, naked, dead, imprisoned — don’t exactly evoke a silent […]

Myrtle Beach Deanery

Clean of Heart building receives blessing in the Grand Strand

December 14, 2017 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

MYRTLE BEACH—For a homeless person, something as basic as a hot shower and clean clothes can make a huge difference in their lives, granting a sense of dignity that life on the streets often strips […]

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