Hopeful Islamic aid lifts blighted Quindaro area in Kansas City
The United Nation of Islam moves several new, inclusive business ventures into Quindaro Boulevard, transforming a crime plagued district once a slave haven. Volunteers run Your Diner Your Supermarket and other enterprises to rebuild the neighborhood with community driven jobs and services. Local officials praise the effort as a partnership model.
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Six Cedar Rapids Sisters of Mercy to be honored
A liturgy and receptionSunday at Sacred Heart Convent Cedar Rapids celebrate anniversaries from 25 to 75 years for Sisters of Mercy Mary Laetitia Keneeny 75 Mary Lawrence Hallagan 70 Mary Kath leen Saunders 70 Mary Kurt 50 Mary Theresa Ann Spitz 50 and Laura Reicks 25 Years of service span Iowa schools Cedar Rapids Mercy Medical Center Foundation Leadership Team and national treasurer roles highlighted Sister Keneeny teaches in Iowa and resides at Queen of Angels Health Center Sister Hallagan long time health care administrator and founder of the Mercy Medical Center Foundation Sister Saunders former high school principal and teacher Sister Kurt a current Oelwein third grade teacher Sister Spitz teaches and assists with weekend retreats and parish ministry Sister Reicks new executive director of the National Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes.
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St Joseph’s mission group to Oaxaca Peru? Wait
Ten members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marion depart for a 10 day Oaxaca Mexico mission to aid poor residents with medical supplies and clothing. Team leader Buckley notes language diversity and learning impact. this is the fourth Oaxaca trip in 10 years.
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Church to Break Ground for New Addition Sunday
The Shueyville United Methodist Church will break ground Sunday for an addition that will more than double the building’s size. The $1 235 775 project was approved by 92 percent of the congregation on May 18 and includes a family life center, a 10 classroom education wing, elevator, and more. Completion is targeted for Easter 2000.
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