Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day.
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Early Funeral Arrangements Help Assure Post-Death Wishes Are Respected
Once a loved one dies, perhaps the biggest question becomes: What is an appropriate funeral, and how should it be carried out? In some cases, that question has been addressed in advance, but in other cases, it hasn’t.
Spirituality Is Replacing Religion For Many People
Father Joseph Gibino was teaching theology at St. John’s University in the late 1990s when he noticed students shifting their views on spirituality.
More States Are Telling Parents: You Have A Real Choice in Schools
Playing on the moniker “the great resignation” that’s described a dwindling workforce in certain industries, Jim Rigg has dubbed the past two years “the great registration” for Catholic schools, and expanding school choice programs are a big reason why.
‘O Holy Night’ Tops All Hymns Used In Churches in December, According to Poll
The Christmas carol “O Holy Night” ranked first in a list of hymns most played in December at Christian churches in the United States.
USPS ‘Virgin and Child’ Stamp Features One of World’s Most Revered Images
Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a traditional first-class Christmas stamp showing Mary and Jesus, and this year’s stamp features an oil-on-panel painting from the first half of the 16th century titled “Virgin and Child.”
Supreme Court Appears Ready to Support Web Designer in Free Speech Case
In a case examining the scope of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the Supreme Court Dec. 5 ultimately seemed to favor a broad view of free speech.
Pastor Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Sandy Hook School Shooting
Ten years ago, Newtown, Connecticut was catapulted into the national spotlight when a young man shot and killed 26 people Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Bishop Barron Disappointed by Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth said he was “gravely disappointed” by the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Second Victim Identified in Louisiana Murder of Priest
Ruth Prats, a pastoral associate at St. Peter Church in Covington, La., has been identified as the second victim in a double homicide that has shaken the community, the local coroner’s office announced Thursday afternoon.