Religion
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Mud-splattered Filipinos pray to saint for blessing and woes
Jun 24, 2016 7:00 am - BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) - Hundreds of Filipino villagers donning capes of banana leaves covered themselves in mud Friday in a ritual to thank their patron saint, John...
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Pope prays at Armenia memorial after denouncing 'genocide'
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Long history for First Congregational UCC of Des Plaines mission tripsJun 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Summer mission trips are nothing new to First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Des Plaines. For decades the church's Pilgrim Fellowship (PF) high school y...
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Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools hang peace bannersJun 23, 2016 1:00 am - In the wake of the violence in Orlando and across the country, including in the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools remain committed to p...
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Buffalo Grove walk Sunday helps local food pantriesJun 23, 2016 1:00 am - The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council is sponsoring a walk Sunday in Buffalo Grove to stock food pantries at four churches and to strengthen interfaith community rel...
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Pope invites refugees to join him on stage for audience
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Schaumburg mosque elder denounces Orlando shooter's actions at annual interfaith iftarJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Religious and civic leaders gathered Wednesday night to take part in the breaking of the fast for Ramadan — called the iftar — at the Masjid Al Huda in Schaumburg. Dr. K...
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Interfaith dinner brings people of different faiths togetherJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Breaking Ramadan fast with dates and samosas, about 160 people from a cross-section of faiths gathered at the Islamic Foundation North's Libertyville mosque to gain a gr...
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Beth Tikvah hosts "Phase 2" at Arlington Park June 26Jun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates-based Beth Tikvah Congregation will host its "Phase 2" program for adults ages 30 and up who like to socialize in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, at Arling...
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Palatine Sikh society holds vigil for Orlando victimsJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Sikh Religious Society hosted a candlelight vigil Wednesday to honor the lives of the 49 people killed in Orlando June 12. Eight speakers representing the S...