Religion
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'Jewpernatural' series searches for relevance in the mysticalApr 26, 2023 1:00 am - Reflecting a growing interest in the paranormal, Chabad of Northbrook Rabbi Meir Moscowitz will lead a monthlong, four-part series titled "Jewpernatural." "I'm constantl...
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Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting
Apr 26, 2023 1:00 am - VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, a historic reform that reflects his hopes to give women greate...
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Aurora churches combine, celebrate first Easter as oneApr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Two Aurora churches combined on Easter Sunday. Advent Christian closed a 163-year-old ministry to join Redeemer Community Church, formerly of Oswego. At Advent's invitat...
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Glen Ellyn's St. Mark's Church celebrates Feast of St. Mark and blessing of new spire with Bishop Paula ClarkApr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, April 30, St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn is celebrating the Feast of St. Mark, Confirmation, and the blessing of our new spire with a special visit...
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Join 'Pink Shoes Into the Vatican' prayer service April 30 in WheatonApr 24, 2023 11:00 pm - On Vocations Sunday, April 30, the institutional church prays for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. But it ignores the women standing on the edge of the Roman ...
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Eid Fest brings celebratory end to RamadanApr 23, 2023 1:00 am - Families from across the suburbs gathered Sunday at The Mecca Center in Willowbrook to celebrate Eid, the Muslim holiday marking the end of the monthlong dawn-to-sunset ...
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St. John's Artist Series wraps up with program on Julia ChildApr 22, 2023 11:00 pm - The 15th season of Artist Series presentations at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lombard concludes Sunday, April 30, with a presentation by noted author/actress/historian...
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Suburban Muslims mark end of Ramadan with Eid prayers, festivitiesApr 21, 2023 1:00 am - Muslims across the suburbs and around the world gathered in mosques and outdoor venues to perform communal Eid al-Fitr prayers Friday morning marking the end of Ramadan,...
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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday with feasts, prayers
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After 50 years, Long Grove synagogue writing final chapter as independent congregationApr 20, 2023 1:00 am - After 50 years of serving the Northwest suburban Jewish community, Temple Chai in Long Grove is about to close its last chapter as an independent congregation. The synag...