Articles filed under Religion
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Vatican: Pope prays for Maradona, fondly recalls meeting him
Nov 25, 2020 10:36 PM - The Vatican says Pope Francis has remembered Diego Maradona in his prayers after learning of the soccer legend's death
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Three churches to host Christmas Story Caravan event Dec. 6
Nov 25, 2020 7:41 PM - Celebrate the wonder of the Christmas Story in an outdoor drive-through experience! Travel in your car from church to church during the "Christmas Story Caravan" on Sunday, Dec. 6. At each of three churches, you'll hear holiday music as part of the Christmas story narrative. Each stop also will offer an opportunity to give to others. -
Naperville parish hosts gift card drive for families in need
Nov 25, 2020 3:19 PM - Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is adapting to the COVID-19 era with a holiday gift card drive in lieu of the traditional "parish giving tree." -
Pandemic can't take away our reasons for being thankful
Nov 25, 2020 6:00 AM - In the past 10 months, COVID-19 has devoured happy times and created sad ones. This unwelcome visitor is now taking even bigger bites out of a much-loved holiday. But COVID can't cancel Thanksgiving. -
Wheaton's St. Francis High School celebrates GivingTuesday
Nov 25, 2020 7:17 PM - St. Francis High School in Wheaton is responding to meet tuition assistance needs for families by participating in GivingTuesday. -
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines canceled due to pandemic
Nov 24, 2020 9:37 PM - The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the annual Catholic celebration that draws as many as a quarter of a million pilgrims to Des Plaines every December, has been canceled because of the ongoing pandemic, church leaders announced Tuesday. -
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity to host first virtual home dedication Dec. 5
Nov 24, 2020 12:43 PM - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold its first virtual home dedication on Saturday, Dec. 5. -
Huntley church to host 'Christmas Reflections: Hope, Comfort, and Joy Concert' Dec. 12
Nov 24, 2020 12:15 PM - On Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., "Christmas Reflections: Hope, Comfort, and Joy," a formal concert featuring some of the Chicago area's celebrated musicians, will be livestreamed on the Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church website. -
Pope book backs George Floyd protests, blasts virus skeptic
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Thanksgiving online worship offered at Christ Church Oak Brook-Butterfield
Nov 24, 2020 12:04 PM - Finding reasons to give thanks in a year where so many have lost and endured so much can be a struggle for many who may have few moments to celebrate. And with COVID-19 looming, even celebrations must be somewhat muted.
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