Religion
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Should Mundelein allow religious holiday displays on public property?Aug 29, 2017 5:30 am - Mundelein officials want to hear from the community before deciding whether to add a Hanukkah menorah or other religious decorations to public property this winter. Trus...
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St. Hugh of Lincoln concludes its 50th anniversary celebration with outdoor Eucharist, picnicAug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 10, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church, 36W957 Highland Ave. in Elgin, is topping off a year of celebrations honoring the church's 50th anniversary wi...
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Pastor blesses Habitat for Humanity house, future homeownersAug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - The Rev. Grace Imathiu, pastor at Community United Methodist Church in Naperville, prayed over wheat seeds during a blessing of Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity's Faith B...
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Willow Creek pastor to speak at Judson Sept. 1Aug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Judson University will welcome Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, back to campus on Friday, Sept. 1. The chapel service ...
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Myanmar Catholic bishops say Pope Francis to visit Nov. 27-30; Vatican says he'll also visit Bangladesh Nov. 30-Dec. 2.
Aug 28, 2017 7:00 am - YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar Catholic bishops say Pope Francis to visit Nov. 27-30; Vatican says he'll also visit Bangladesh Nov. 30-Dec. 2. ...
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Grace Cafe offers free meals to Elmhurst communityAug 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Grace Cafe returns to the Elmhurst community for its 11th year Monday, Sept. 11. Grace Cafe was started in 2007 as an ecumenical mission project to provide a free, hot ...
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Pope laments "persecutions" of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
Aug 27, 2017 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is decrying persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and praying they receive "full rights." The pontiff said Sunday there was "sad ne...
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South Elgin's oldest church celebrates 125th anniversaryAug 27, 2017 1:00 am - South Elgin Community United Methodist Church has been a staple of the town since it was established 125 years ago. It has served as a place of worship, a gymnasium, a g...
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US rabbis protest Trump by dropping holiday conference call
Aug 24, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - American rabbis critical of President Donald Trump will not try to organize a conference call with him for the Jewish High Holy Days in protest of his re...
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Pope prays for Ischia victims as Italy recalls bigger quake
Aug 23, 2017 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is praying for the victims of an earthquake on the resort island of Ischia that struck as Italy prepares to mark the first anniversary o...