Religion
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Pope outlines vision for promoting life, family issues
Aug 17, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis on Wednesday outlined his vision for how the Vatican will promote family and life issues, naming an American moderate to head the new Va...
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Archbishop of Mexico City to say Mass Sunday in Des PlainesAug 17, 2016 1:00 am - Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, the archbishop of Mexico City, will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. The cardinal...
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St. James teens participate in South Carolina mission tripAug 16, 2016 11:00 pm - Two dozen members of St. James Youth Ministry traveled to Hardeeville, South Carolina, where they spent a week painting, helping with home repairs and yard work, and doi...
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The higher our position, the more uncertain we becomeAug 16, 2016 11:00 pm - " What would you like me to do for you?" - Mark 10:51 Years ago, when I was promoted to a unit supervisor, I couldn't wait to start my new position. After all, I had a...
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ELCA congregations to volunteer on Day of ServingAug 16, 2016 11:00 pm - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg will be participating in "God's Work. Our Hands" which is a churchwide Day of Serving on Sunday, Sept. 11. Members from the...
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Annual picnic at Hoffman Estates templeAug 16, 2016 1:00 am - The public is invited to Beth Tikvah Congregation's annual picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the temple, 300 Hillcrest Blvd., in Hoffman Estates. A fr...
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Northwest Bible Baptist Church to host First Responders Appreciation DayAug 15, 2016 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 11, Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin is hosting a "First Responders Appreciation Day" as part of a special 10:45 a.m. service, to commemorate the...
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Good Shepherd Lutheran welcomes new pastorAug 15, 2016 11:00 pm - The Rev. Andrew Howe recently was installed as associate pastor of youth & family ministry at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 195 Nesler Drive in Elgin. Pastor Howe has ...
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World Lutheran Deaf Outreach to offer workshop in East DundeeAug 15, 2016 11:00 pm - World Lutheran Deaf Outreach located in Janesville, Wis., is presenting the workshop "Jesus Signs" Oct. 14-16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee. This seminar p...
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Pope decries silence on lasting conflicts not in headlines
Aug 15, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is decrying what he calls the "shameful silence" about long-running conflicts in Africa and elsewhere. Speaking Monday to tourists Monda...