The Cross and Christmas
By CHANTAL LAFORTUNE Special to Catholic Times We hear in the Gospel how St. John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way for Christ’s coming. However, many people “did not…
Read MoreFr. Daren Zehnle’s story of tragedy, grief, and faith
‘I was angry at God’ Father Daren Zehnle faced tragedies no young boy should ever go through. How his story, outlook, and faith can you help you He didn’t know…
Read MoreHow to find HOPE this Advent and Christmas season
By ANDREW HANSEN Editor Hope is central to the Catholic experience of Advent and Christmas. During Advent, we as Catholics prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Jesus,…
Read MoreDominican nuns live faithfully and quietly in Girard monastery
By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor Shown from left to right outside at the Dominican Monastery of Mary the Queen in Girard are Sister Cecilia Marie, Sister Maria Tersidis, and…
Read MorePurgatory: Finally understand one of the Church’s most misunderstood teachings
It’s not heaven. It’s not hell. So, what is purgatory and why pray for the dead? By ANDREW HANSEN Editor Purgatory is one of the most discussed teachings that…
Read MorePray this Novena this month for life
October is Respect Life Month, where we pray and act for the protection of human life at all stages. This novena from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops prays…
Read MoreHelp save a baby’s life through spiritual adoption
By ANDREW HANSEN Editor Right now, somewhere in our world, an unborn child and his or her parents are in need of prayers. That’s because the child is in danger…
Read MoreKnights help fund life-saving van in Metro East
Knights help fund life-saving van By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Managing Editor GODFREY — As executive director of ThriVe® Metro East in Godfrey, Cara Paschal is thanking several Knights of Columbus Councils…
Read MoreCouples married 50+ years celebrate together
Long-married couples celebrate together at Sept. 22 Mass By DIANE SCHLINDWEN Managing Editor Over 150 couples and their guests came from around the diocese to the Cathedral of the Immaculate…
Read MoreQuincy Cursillo marks 50 years of changing lives
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor QUINCY — For 50 years, men and women have been attending Quincy Cursillo weekends, which offer great opportunities for renewing and recharging their spiritual lives. It…
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