The St. Kateri Institute raised the money to craft a shiny new cathedral bell to replace the one lost in the 1945 atomic blast over Nagasaki, Japan. It, will ring for the first time Aug. 9 — the 80th anniversary of the attack.
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Among Her Souvenirs: Connie Francis’ Faith Shaped Her Life and Music
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Miami Archbishop Wenski Leads Knights of Columbus on Motorcycle Ride to Alligator Alcatraz
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U.S. Bishops Call on FCC to Reduce Prison Costs
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