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By Katherine Long | Editor St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary, La., was dedicated April 30, and though the construction is brand-new, some of the elements inside are steeped in history. The soaring high altar, the Stations of the Cross, the baptismal font,...
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He pushed himself to serve despite illness, homilist says By Tracy Kinne | Contributing writer Father Robert B. Stephenson was a devoted Catholic priest who served his parishes with love, a man who formed close friendships that spanned decades, and a...
May 17, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun May 18, 2017
By Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service FATIMA, Portugal — Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and...
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Each year the Diocese of Syracuse honors religious women who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Here, the Sun profiles this year’s jubilarians and their years of dedicated service. 80 years Sister Mary Ethna Kapfer, CSJ, is celebrating 80 years as a Sister of...
