Religion
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Suburban interfaith leaders decry Muslim discriminationDec 10, 2015 12:00 am - Priests, pastors and rabbis from 11 suburban congregations gathered together Thursday to condemn what they described as "singling out the Muslim faith in response to fea...
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Warrenville church presents live NativityDec 09, 2015 10:00 pm - For the 20th year, the spirit of Christmas will be alive in Warrenville as Trinity Lutheran Church presents its annual outdoor live Nativity. Through two performances b...
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Vatican admits 'irregularities' after $22,000 found in desk
Dec 09, 2015 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican has confirmed that some "irregularities" were discovered in its doctrine office after a German newspaper reported that investigators foun...
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Lombard church celebrates Advent with Living NativityDec 08, 2015 10:00 pm - Live farm animals, carolers and the sound of handbells made for a festive Friday night at Community Presbyterian Church in Lombard. Outside, a mock stable was set up, co...
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St. Martin's to host 'Blue Christmas' serviceDec 08, 2015 10:00 pm - At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Des Plaines will host "Blue Christmas: A Service of Darkness and Light." For many, this time of year is joy...
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Thousands expected in Des Plaines for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrationDec 08, 2015 6:00 am - Thousands of pilgrims are expected to flock to Des Plaines starting Friday, Dec. 11, for the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, ...
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Pope: Mercy trumps moralizing as he opens Vatican Holy Door
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Unwrap and accept God's greatest giftDec 07, 2015 10:00 pm - "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) As a young girl, I waited with anticipation for our family gathering each Christmas Ev...
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A time when celebrating Christmas early makes senseDec 06, 2015 10:00 pm - It's called "the Christmas Creep." In an attempt to maximize their holiday sales, retailers start decorating their stores for Christmas long before Halloween. It's so p...
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Advent events at United Protestant Church of GrayslakeDec 06, 2015 10:00 pm - A Christmas concert called "Christmas Prophecies Fulfilled" will be presented by the United Protestant Church of Grayslake music program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at ...