Pope John Paul II mourned in Kansas community
Residents at St Mary and St Dominic churches mourn Pope John Paul II, reflecting on his 26 year papacy and outreach beyond Catholic circles. Parishioners recall his warmth, outreach to youth, and the sense of loss as communities plan Masses and vigils and anticipate the next pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Chappel
St. Mary Catholic Church
Chappel
Phoenix
St. Mary
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Jonas Cruz
Derick
Janette Denton
Bible Christian Church
James Baker
Dodge City
Baker
John Paul II
Southwest Kansas
JC St
St. John St
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Main St
Scott City
St. Theresa Catholic Church
S. First St
Dighton
Vatican schedules funeral for Pope John Paul II in grotto
The Vatican announced the funeral will be Friday with burial in St. Peter's grotto as tens of thousands gather in Rome for Pope John Paul II’s rites. Cardinals met in secret sessions to elect a successor while world leaders plan to attend including President Bush and Spain's prime minister. Prince Charles postponed his wedding to Camilla to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Clarine Heiman
St. Dominic
Rome
Vatican
John Paul II
St. Peter’s Basilica
Joaquin Navarro-Valls
College of
Cardinals
John Paul
Bush
Spain
Prince Charles
Camilla Parker Bowles
Garden City figures split on same sex marriage amendment
In Garden City two sides faced off over a proposed amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. Local gay residents and supporters held signs while opponents across the street, including Cassia Hazlet and family, urged love and safety without endorsing the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Hollie Pope
Reid
Schaffer
Pope
Cassia Hazlet
Hazlet
Gillian
Jesus
Glendell Barta
Barta
Rydell
Thykkuttathil
Kansas
Jeremy Herrera
Jeremy
Garden City High School
Garden City Community College
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Joseph Bahr
Katie Hahn
St. Dominic’s
Pope John Paul II
St. Anthony Catholic Church
N. Calhoun Ave
Russell Komlofske
Holcomb School Board
J. R. Behan City Commission
Miracle-Ear
Tracy Brinkerhoff
His
SEARS
Miracle In
Ee Tao
First Southern Baptist Church
Tom Blackburn
Truelove
E. Fulton
Ehresman Packing Co
Cattleman’s Cafe
W. Mary
Lun
Philly
Newcouurger
Monte Cristo
E. Fulton St
Red Baron Restaurant
East Side
N. Hwy
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