Pilgrimage Marks Britain's Conversion to Christianity
A historic pilgrimage from Rome to Canterbury marks the English church conversion. Starting with 50 pilgrims on May Pentecost, the journey passes Assisi Taize and other sites, reaching Canterbury on May 26 for an ecumenical vespers service. Cardinal Basil Hume will preach.
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Voucher plan could trigger lawsuit says group
A New Jersey school district proposes a voucher system to aid parents sending children to private and parochial schools. The Lincoln Park board voted 7-2 for up to 1000 dollars per ninth grader with final state approval needed. Americans United warns such plans spark legal challenges in multiple states.
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Philippines vows to track down bishop killers after cathedral shooting
Philippine leaders pledge full effort to find those who killed Roman Catholic Bishop Benjamin de Jesus outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo Mindanao. President Ramos condemns the slaying while peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front proceed. police have not identified suspects or motive.
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Quaker group nominates Carter for Nobel Peace Prize
The American Friends Service Committee nominated former President Jimmy Carter for the Nobel Peace Prize for a second time, citing his selfless public service and work to promote peace and human rights. It highlighted the Atlanta Project, the Carter Center at Emory, and his leadership in monitoring Palestinian elections and promoting conflict resolution in Bosnia Haiti and North Korea.
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Cardinal Bernardin Memoir Nears Printer Amid Final Hours
In Chicago Cardinal Joseph Bernardin’s last hours are recounted as friend Monsignor Kenneth Vela describes the moment proofs of his memoir The Gift of Peace Personal Reflections were shown before his coma. The 158 page book released last month has nearly sold out its initial 50 000 print run and includes a four page handwritten letter dated Nov 1 1996 to Bernardin’s friends.
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Cardinal Bernardin Reflects On Peace Hope And Suffering
Excerpts from The Gift of Peace Personal Reflections describe Cardinal Bernardin facing humiliation pain and fear while embracing reconciliation and faith. He recounts meeting Steven Cook and offering compassion through illness and hospitalization while sharing prayers lists and public illness challenges.
Promise Keepers and the wider church in doubt
Clark Morphew argues that Promise Keepers may risk overreach as it expands from rallies to potential political influence. He highlights the vital, diverse work of local churches and ecumenical groups feeding the hungry, aiding families, and developing communities.
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Lenten services and faith talks at Syracuse churches
St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral in Syracuse opens a Holy Week Lent series with weekly services and a 12:10 p.m. reflection by The Very Rev. Richard A. Bower. Speakers include Melanie Gleaves-Hirsch, Ann Checkosky, Saundra Smokes, Dan Cummings, and Ed Griffin-Nolan across February and March.
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