Religion
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Pope transfers Vatican official who backed U.S. nunsOct 18, 2012 10:20 am - VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday transferred to the United States a high-ranking Holy See official who had ruffled feathers at the Vatican by openly seeking ...
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Lincoln fan's quest brings Abe's message to 50 statesOct 18, 2012 5:30 am - Embarking on a grueling, quirky and improbable cross-country road trip behind the wheel of his well-worn Lincoln, suburban business executive Mickey Straub vowed to reac...
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Christ Church pastor blesses petsOct 16, 2012 4:00 pm - The Rev. Virginia Ericson, pastor of Christ Church United Church of Christ in Des Plaines, celebrated the Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the church. Owners an...
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Group to promote chastity among gays in LouisvilleOct 15, 2012 3:55 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A group that preaches chastity among gays and lesbians is starting a local chapter in Louisville with the permission of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz. Kurtz ...
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Immanuel Lutheran claims state cross country titleOct 15, 2012 2:54 pm - The boys cross country team from Immanuel Lutheran School in Palatine brought home its fourth consecutive cross country state title, while the Lady Bobcats captured stat...
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Algonquin church hosts photo race fundraiserOct 12, 2012 11:00 am - An Algonquin church is organizing a sort of “Amazing Race” for photo bugs in an effort to raise funds creatively. The Congregational Church of Algonquin is hosting a “Ph...
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Pope marks 50th anniversary of Vatican IIOct 11, 2012 9:12 am - VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council — the church meetings he attended as a young priest that brought t...
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Superior of troubled Legion of Christ steps asideOct 11, 2012 9:04 am - VATICAN CITY — The superior general of the troubled Legion of Christ religious order has stepped aside unexpectedly, saying he simply doesn’t have the energy to oversee ...
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Inverness church to hold Fall Festival, Oktoberfest on Oct. 20Oct 10, 2012 3:32 pm - Holy Family Catholic Community will hold its first Fall Festival and Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. The Fall Festival be...
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Maristella fundraisers:Oct 08, 2012 4:10 pm - The public is invited to fundraisers this week for Maristella Ministry for Homeless Women and Children, a Libertyville-based organization celebrating its 14th anniversar...