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Welcome Back
We've missed you!
You are valued members
of the Holy Name of Jesus
family and we look forward
to being together again.
Click below for a
schedule of events
and exciting new activities
for all parishioners.
We have lots of events
planned to welcome you
back and celebrate our
125th Anniversary!
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Join us as we start the celebration of Holy Name of Jesus' Quasquicentennial
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More events plannedIntroducting just a few initial opportunities to join in the celebration:
- May 23 - Pentecost Sunday
- June 4 - First Friday Adoration (after 9:am Mass)
- June 13 - Family Mass at 10:00am
- June 27 - Outdoor Mass at 12:00pm
- July 31 - Parish BBQ (after the 5:00pm Mass)
Feast Day Celebrations:
Sept. 23 - St. Padre Pio
Oct. 04 - St. Francis of Assisi
Oct. 07 - Our Lady of the Rosary
The celebration of our 125th Anniversary* check back for new updates
will conclude with a Mass and event with Timothy Cardinal Dolan on Nov. 20, 2021.
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1896 - 2021
Old church founded in
November 16, 1896
New church dedicated in January 20, 1979
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Memories, Photos & Mementos
Memories, Photos and Mementos requested. What are your memories of Holy Name of Jesus Parish throughout the years...let us know by sending us a message on the website.
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LIVESTREAMED MASSES
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LITURGY AND SACRAMENTS
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Sunday Mass livestreamed at 10:00am
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR 10:00am MASS via LIVE STREAM and RADIO BROADCAST ON 91.1 FM
(to the school side of the
church parking lot)
A Eucharistic Minister
will distribute Communion
on the church steps.
CLICK TO CONNECT TO LIVESTREAM on Facebook
Share the news with other parishioners and friends.All are welcomed!
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An Act ofSpiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
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Memorials
FOR THE WEEK OF
May 9 - May 15
The Sanctuary Lamp has been reserved In Memory of
MARGARET AKOSUA
The Altar Bread
has been reserved In Memory of
PAUL VIVIANO
The Altar Wine
has been reserved In Memory of
(no memorial this week)
Memorials for the Sanctuary Lamp or Bread and Wine are special way to remember a deceased family member or to honor or celebrate a special event.
The remembrance begins
on Sunday and ends on Saturday of that week.The Lamp or Bread & Wine Offering is $20.00.
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Daily Masslivestreamed at 9:00am
We are pleased to provide Daily Mass at 9:00am livestreamed on this website and the parish's Facebook page. -
Fr. Abraham BerkoDeacon Tom Abbamont
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 7:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 7:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 7:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 7:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 7:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Sat: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM or by appointment
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Anointing of the Sick
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Rectory Office Hours
Open
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 4:00pm.
Tel: 914-949-2323
Email: HNJValhallaNY@gmail.com
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Click Day of the Week or Saint's name for Readings
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Reading I Acts 1:15-17, 20-26Responsorial Psalm 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel Jn 15:9-17
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06.12.20
The solemn obligation to attend Sunday Mass continues to be temporarily suspended
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Baptisms are held on the First and Third Sundays of every month at 1:30pm.
Kindly contact the rectory office to register and obtain the appropriate documents needed to welcome your baby into the Holy Name of Jesus community through the holy sacrament of Baptism.
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PARISH UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Congratulation to the Rosary Altar SocietyScholarship Winner!
05.12.21
The Rosary Altar Society is pleased to announce this year's winner of the $500 Scholarship: Michael Ventrice.
Michael has been an outstanding contributing member to Holy Name of Jesus Parish and the Valhalla community for many years.
Thank you to all the other applicants. We wish all of them many successes in their future endeavors. -
Congratulations and Blessings
05.13.21
Congratulation to Deacon Tom Abbamont who will be celebrating his 44th Anniversary of his diaconate ordination on M
ay 20!
We thank you Deacon, for your loving service to Holy Name of Jesus Parish.
Your guidance, knowledge and inspiration continues to be a grace to the parish.
May God continue to Bless You!
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Calling all Seniors!
05.10.21
Friday, June 18, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Join the newly formed Senior Group led by Deacon Tom. An afternoon of Fun and Fellowship served with a little Coffee and Cake!
All youngsters 55 yrs. and older are welcomed, please enter through the gym doors. See you then! -
In Memoriam
05.1021
We know many of you have lost a loved one to COVID and your hearts
still feels the void.
Fr. Abraham would like to honor those individuals with a special
COVID Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 26 at 9:00am.
All are welcomed to remember and pray for the souls lost to COVID.
Kindly submit the names of those you would like to remember to the rectory or submit their names on the website. Simple click and enter the information. click to CONTACT US
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Mother's Day Outdoor Mass 05.09.21
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May Crowning of Mary
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today!
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
Bring flowers of the rarest
bring blossoms the fairest,
from garden and woodland and hillside and dale;
our full hearts are swelling,
our glad voices telling
the praise of the loveliest flower of the vale!
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,
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Celebrating our Parish's Volunteers!
04.24.21
With our gifts and talents, we make the church run smoothly. We all have a role to play and without each other,
something is missing. To all our Volunteers, we thank you for sharing you time and talents in make Holy Name of Jesus such a wonderful parish.
We gratefully acknowledge the following parish groups:
Altar Servers, Catechists, Choirs, CYO Sports, Eucharistic Ministers, Finance Committee, Holy Name Society (Bingo Boys), Lectors, Parish Council,
Prayer Shawl, Rosary Altar Society, Sacristans, Social Concerns, Social Media (Website and Livestream), Trustees, Ushers, Youth Group
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Next Outdoor Mass
Join us for our next
outdoor Mass on
June 27 at 12:00pm
(weather permitting)Remember to bring your own chair.
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All tickets have been sold - THANK YOU!
04.29.21
The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 15th after the 5:00pm Mass in our backyard behind the school (weather permitting)
So, bring your own chair, picnic dinner and join us in the celebration!
The drawing will also be livestreamed. -
Weekly/Special Offering
Click for detailed info regarding COLLECTIONS
&
EXPENSES2nd collection:
05.16 - Church in Central &
Eastern Europe
05.23 - Catholic Education
05.30 - Parish Grounds
If you have not received or
misplaced your offering envelopes, kindly use a plain
envelope with your name and parish ID # (if you know it) printed on the envelope.
Online giving
is an easy process...
Click for ONLINE GIVING
THANK YOU to all our parishioners who are mailing in their regular weekly donations to the rectory; as well as all who have signed up to ParishPay/WeShare for your online weekly donations.
Your generosity and caring is much appreciated alway but especially during this time.Thank you for your
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Parking lot project
04.29.21
A very special THANK YOU
John Dubbioso,
a parishioner and usher, who was very instrumental in procuring the Parking Lot vendor and who will be overseeing the project. -
02.24.21
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
goal is $89,000.
Parish #551
click for updates of pledged, received to goalWe are grateful for your consideration to support the many services, projects and activities throughtout the Archdiocese of New York community.
Please consider making your pledge and donation as you means may allow. You may mail or drop you donation in the offering boxes in the back of the church or go online, click link below
CARDINALSAPPEAL.ORG/DONATE
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
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Prayer Shawl Group meets every Tuesday morning in the Fr. Dave Meeting Room
at 10:00am.
All are welcome to join.
New members are always
welcome! Our next meeting
will be in March. However, the
ladies of Prayer Shawl have
continued to create beautiful shawls and blankets all winter.
Don't know how to crochet and would like to learn? We have a member who is most willing to teach you! Don't like to go to meetings? You can knit or crochet from home.
If you would like a prayer shawl to provide warmth and comfort for someone who is elderly, ill and homebound, in a nursing home or in the hospital,
please contact:
Christine Stephens
914.761.7243 crosestephens@optimum.net
or
Maureen McLoughlin 914.946.9334 or MMCL16@optonline.net
They will be happy to arrange a time for you to select one.
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Letters of Thanks
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Collecting items year round for those in needWe are collecting the following items year-round:
- Travel sized toiletries
- Men's sneakers
- Backpacks.
Thank you!
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Food Donation Thanks
04.18.21
Many, many thanks to all parishioners who donated food for the Interfaith Food Pantry in Thornwood. The staff at the pantry was so grateful for your generosity, as so many people are in need. Thank you so very much!
Special thanks to Brian and Gail Morrow, Bridget Flood, and to Joe and Lauren Naughton for helping to transport the food to the pantry.Our next food collection will be the weekendof May15/16.
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Spring Cleaning
Are you cleaning out your house this Spring, or getting ready for a move? Do you have items you no longer need and want to donate? Please look at our Donation Resources link on the Social Concerns page. It lists many organizations that will be happy to accept your donations.
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Good luck everyone!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO 50/50 WINNER
May winner
to be announced
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Food Drive Planned
Next collection will be the weekend of May 15 & 16
Most needed items: cereal, rice,
pasta, canned vegetables and fruits, beans, tuna fish, peanut butter and jelly.
No glass jars and no perishable food items please.
Matthew 25:35
"For I was hungry and
you gave me food..."
We are collecting food every third weekend of each month
to be given to the Interfaith Food Pantry in Thornwood.Due to the pandemic and loss of jobs, the need for food has grown even more desperate in the Mt. Pleasant area. The Interfaith Food Pantry serves residents of Valhalla, Thornwood, Hawthorne, and other local communities. Your donations will bring much needed nourishment to families in need.
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Food Pantry Transportation Help
Looking for assistance to deliver donated food to the Interfaith Food Pantry of Mt Pleasant in Thornwood after Masses on May 16.
HNJ is collecting food every third weekend of the month for the Interfaith Food Pantry of Mt Pleasant in Thornwood. We know many people in the Mt Pleasant area are food insecure and our donations are greatly appreciated.
Would you be willing to collect the food that has been donated to Holy Name at the mass you attend and bring it to the food pantry? We meet the staff at the pantry (located near Berger’s Hardware) to drop off the food.
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Did you know...
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Funeral expenses program:
04.12.21
To help those left behind, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is paying a maximum of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense grief for so many people," acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton said in a release announcing the federal program. "Although we cannot change what has happened, we affirm our commitment to help with funeral and burial expenses that many families did not anticipate."
The program launched Monday, April 12. The following information — along with other resources — can be on the FEMA website for the program. www.fema.gov./disasters/coronavirus -
ArchCare
04.08.21
Need help caring for yourself or someone else but not sure where to turn with questions. Call upon ArchCare, the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York Contact ArchCare at
855-951-2273 – their “care navigators” will help you from 8am until 8pm, 7 days a week. -
AMAZON SMILE
03.11.21
Holy Name is onAMAZON SMILE Campaign
where HNJ receives .05 percent of every
dollar you purchase through Amazon.
It is very easy…..go to Smile.Amazon.com hit enter and it will say select a charity “Church of the Holy Name of Jesus Christ” And it pops right up in your Amazon tool bar that you are supporting Holy Name.
HNJ just received a check for $97.92. Thank you! -
Ushers and Greeters
On Going
At the present time, there is a great need for greetings and ushers.
All greeters and ushers will receive adequate training regarding responsibilities and safety issues before being assigned to serve the assembly. Please contact the rectory office to sign up and serve. -
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Welcome to Holy Name of Jesus Parish
on going
We invite you to be part of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish community. Kindly register with us! Simple click on the link below and provide the following information.
Name: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Telephone: ______________________________
E-mail: ______________________________
___ New to Parish
Also, if there are any updates since you have registered, please let us know.
___ Change of address/phone
number
___ I would like to receive
donation envelopes
___ Moving - please remove
my name
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SPONSOR LETTERS
03.15.21
In need of a sponsor letter?
You must be an active registered parishioner of HNJ and living in the area.
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Church Bulletin
03.01.21
The paper copy of the church bulletin is now available in each vestibule. Please feel free to pick up a copy. -
RDC Center for Counseling &Human Development
During this time of isolation, fear and uncertainty, the RDC Center for Counseling and Human Development is continuing to see client and is accepting new clients virtually through a secure web platform. They are there to help during this difficult time and can be reached by calling 914-949-0504.
The RDC Center
for Counseling & Human Development
52 N. Broadway, White Plains 10601
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PARISH HAPPENINGS and CALENDAR
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News
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May 21
The Last Man Standing Raffle is the only major fund raising event for Holy Name of Jesus Parish. To date ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD - THANK YOU! Drawing will be held May 15, 2021 after the 5:00pm Mass in the parish backyard behind the school (weather permitting). Bring your own chair and picnic dinner and join in the celebration. The event will be livestreamed.Read More -
April 1
Thinking ahead to a joyous celebration...Holy Name of Jesus Parish will be celebrating its 125 Anniversary called Quasquicentennial! How should we celebrate? Send in your suggestions, simply click on the picture to take you to the "Contact Us" page and share your ideas. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED TO HELP PLAN FOR THE CELEBRATION.Read More
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Calendar
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Saturday, May 15
The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 15th after the 5:00pm in our backyard behind the school (weather permitting)Read More -
Monday, May 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parish Council meetings are normally scheduled the 4th Monday of every month. Parishioners are welcomed to submit any questions, concerns, or suggestions two weeks prior to the meeting in order to be added to the agenda. Simply click onto the "Contact Us" link at the top right hand side of this page to leave your message.Read More -
Read MoreMonday, May 31
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Read MoreSunday, June 20
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Monday, June 28, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parish Council meetings are normally scheduled the 4th Monday of every month. Parishioners are welcomed to submit any questions, concerns, or suggestions two weeks prior to the meeting in order to be added to the agenda. Simply click onto the "Contact Us" link at the top right hand side of this page to leave your message.Read More
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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
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May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Pope Francis'Daily Message
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The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of May 2021
The World of Finance
Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.
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Daily Feast Day
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FAITH
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Stations of the Cross
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Daily Rosary
Click on links below for video's of the recited Rosary
source - www.catholictv.org
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PARISH MISSION STATMENT
Welcome to all!
Our Parish Family invites all to be active and participating members
in every aspect of parish life!We care for each other and want to worship and serve our Lord and one another.
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PUBLIC MASSES OPEN with Covid Protocol!
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SUNDAY and Weekday Masses
03.21.21
Attendance capacity is 50%
150 worshipers in church
250 worshipers in the gym
WELCOME BACK!We are excited to share Holy Name of Jesus church has resumed public Sunday Masses as of Saturday June 13, 2020!
Masses will be on:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 8:00am, 10:00am (livestreamed) and 12:00pm
Daily masses will be at 7:15 and 9:00am (livestreamed) and Saturday at 9:00am
The specific guidelines below must be followed to ensure safety for all:*** Anyone with any symptoms of sickness must stay home ***- Enter church through the SIDE DOOR only, ushers will direct you accordingly
- All attendees MUST wear masks/face covering (children over the age of 2 must also wear masks)
- Masks should only be remove just before receiving Communion
- Pews have been marked off accordingly to ensure distancing
- Attendees must sit six feet apart, when in the pew, again to ensure your safety and physical distancing
- Offerings will be deposited in a collection box when entering or exiting church. No collection basket will be passed during mass
- When lining up to receive Communion, please stand 6ft. behind the person infront of you
- No gloves should be worn when accepting the host
- Please do not congregate before or after Mass
The church will be covid cleaned
after each service.We know all our parishioners have missed attending Mass and being in church and we have missed you as well. Because we care about all of you, we encourage our senior citizen parishioners and anyone with compromised health conditions, to consider your health and safety and take the appropriate precautions should you decide to attend Mass.
The dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass will remain in effect until further notice.
WELCOME BACK TO
HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH
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VIDEOS AND NEWS LINKS
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News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis met Thursday with Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, months after Argentina legalized abortion despite a personal appeal from the pontiff and opposition from the Catholic Church.
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An elderly man stood alone in St. Peter's Square May 13, using his wooden rosary beads to pray by a simple plaque marking the place where St. John Paul II was shot exactly 40 years earlier.
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May 13, 1981 was a busy day - like any other - for St. John Paul II. The Institute for Marriage and Family has been established, and the pontiff had received French doctor and geneticist Jerome...
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National Catholic Register
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Anindito Mukherjee Rohingya Muslim refugees gather during the Eid al-Fitr holiday inside their temporary settlement on May 14, 2021 in New Delhi, India. A lockdown is in effect as COVID-19 cases...
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Bishop Thomas Olmsted speaks via Skype on the May 13 episode of ‘EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.’ He said it is his ‘duty’ as a bishop to discuss proper reception of the Eucharist. Teaching that...
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Public domain. John Kerry is the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate in the Biden administration.
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Enjoy this beautiful video -Interview with God
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Catholic News Service
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NEW YORK (CNS) — In 2015, a French journalist who now calls herself Anna Erelle...
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The famous Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor recounted in a letter the time she got in...
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Catholic New York Newspaper
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Hallow Blog
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