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Plenary indulgences explained

January 13, 2025

“The doctrine and practice of indulgences in the Church are closely linked to the effects of the sacrament of Penance” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1471). “An indulgence is…

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Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence

January 11, 2025

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of…

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August is National Make-A-Will Month

July 29, 2024

August is national “Make-A-Will Month,” a perfect time to take action to ensure your legacy.

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Honoring Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of Our Blessed Mother

July 26, 2024

Feast Day: July 26 Although they are not mentioned in the Scriptures, we find information about Mary’s parents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, in texts written well over a century…

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Author to speak on staying focused on God despite grief, during luncheon at Laurie shrine

June 24, 2024

Jay Nies from The Catholic Missourian interviews Jennifer Hubbard ahead of our Oct. 1 luncheon.

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Annunciation of the Lord

April 8, 2024

Solemnity: April 8

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The Feast of the Holy Family

December 29, 2023

Text from Vatican News, Liturgical Feasts: The Feast of the Holy Family The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is normally celebrated on the Sunday after…

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

December 7, 2023

Solemnity: December 8 Nine months before the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sept. 8), the Church celebrates the Solemnity of her Immaculate Conception. The feast was…

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How to Celebrate Advent with Your Family: Learning from Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

December 6, 2023

Advent is an opportunity to come together and celebrate in joyful anticipation for the birth of Jesus Christ!

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The History and Traditions of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

November 27, 2023

The History and Traditions of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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