Happy Birthday, Sister Jean: Iconic Loyola Nun Turns 105
August 23, 2024We’d like to wish a happy birthday to Sister Jean from Loyola University. She officially turned 105 on Monday, August 19, according […]
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Long Island Scientist Agrees with Findings that Shroud of Turin Dates Back 2,000 Years
August 22, 2024by Katie Vasquez As a scientist, Bill Lauto loves to do research, but the one subject that has caught his attention for […]
Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 8/22/2024
August 22, 2024After much debate, new research from Italy says the Shroud of Turin does date back 2,000 years to Christ’s time. A Long […]
Brooklyn Priest’s New Book Explores Catholic Identity and Seminary Formation Through Bishop Barron’s Teachings
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Democrats Sound Alarm on Possibility of Abortion Ban if Trump Wins; Pro-Life Democrat Speaks Out
August 21, 2024Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, President Biden spoke about abortion, saying if Donald Trump is elected, he’ll ban abortion nationwide. […]
Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday 8/20/2024
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One Man Risks Life to Save Eucharist and 1,000 Relics During Typhoon
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Visiting Priest From India Finds a Celebration of Multiculturalism in Brooklyn Ministering to the Universal Church
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St. Leo’s Viva Cristo Rey Youth Group Builds Community Through Service
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