Religion trends in Catholic growth and shifts in church focus
Religion trends show the Catholic Church growing despite sex abuse cases, with priest shortages. Sherkat notes class-based differences in religious outlook, cycles of success shaping church preaching, and shifts away from heaven and hell toward issues like sexuality and women's ordination. Family life and day care shapes church roles, with camps declining. Linda Rush.
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Priest Serves Three Parishes in Southern Illinois
The Rev. Leo Hayes, 67, a priest for St. Elizabeth Ava St. Ann Raddle and St. Joseph Willisville, maintains three weekly Masses and a longtime chaplaincy at Menard Correctional Center. He notes diocesan priests shortage, speaks on liturgy changes, and plans to continue serving if healthy.
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Washington AP The government urges authorities to heighten vigilance against possible terrorist activity during Easter and Passover. A Homeland Security draft bulletin notes al Qaida has not typically tied operations to holidays, but the Judeo Christian week may offer opportunities. No specific threat is cited.
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