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Month: December 2018

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Immaculate Conception is about the birth of Mary

December 7, 2018 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

People who go to Mass for the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary may not know the exact reason for this important holy day of obligation, officially observed on Dec. 8. […]

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Diocese of Charleston earns clear report on finances

December 7, 2018 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—The Diocese of Charleston has received a near flawless financial report from its annual audit. The audit, conducted by Cherry Bekaert CPAs & Advisors, looks at the financial accountability of the Chancery, Catholic Charities, and […]

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Ministry serves breakfast with a side of history

December 6, 2018 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—A special breakfast over Thanksgiving weekend offered black Catholics a chance to honor their shared faith and heritage. On Nov. 24, 40 people gathered in Charleston for a “Black Catholic History Breakfast” hosted by Sister […]

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Advent calendars: Old tradition and modern commercialism, same message

December 6, 2018 Caroline

WASHINGTON—The Advent calendar with one tab or box to open each day for 24 or 25 days taps into something people really like: countdowns. It also highlights the anticipation that is at the heart of […]

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Retirement Fund for Religious is a gift of thanksgiving

December 5, 2018 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—A special collection to help retired religious will be held in the Diocese of Charleston on Dec. 8. The Retirement Fund for Religious collection benefits orders such as the Monas­tery of St. Clare in Travelers Rest, whose […]

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Cardinal tells conference that addressing climate change is an ethical imperative

December 5, 2018 Caroline

KATOWICE, Poland—The Vatican challenged countries gathered for the 24th U.N. Climate Change Conference to focus on the needs of the present and the future as it worked to take swift action. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican […]

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Pope: During Advent, ask Jesus to teach us to pray

December 5, 2018 Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY—Jesus’ way of praying to his father throughout his life is a reminder for Christians that prayer is more than asking God for something but is a way of establishing an intimate relationship with […]

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Pope expresses condolences for death of former President Bush

December 5, 2018 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis expressed his condolences for the death of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, sent a telegram to the president of the […]

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Almost 500 gather in Rock Hill to honor Vietnamese martyrs

December 4, 2018 Caroline

ROCK HILL—At a time of year when the focus is on giving thanks, nearly 500 Vietnamese Catholics gathered at St. Anne Church on Nov. 18 to offer praise, prayer, and a debt of gratitude to […]

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Advent is a time to be men and women of peace

December 4, 2018 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—The Advent season is a time of preparation for the coming of the prince of peace and not a time of making war with those around you, Pope Francis said. As Christians prepare to […]

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