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L.A.’s virtual congress offers participants ‘hope, vision’ for the future
For Jesus’ parents, “answering God’s call meant their whole lives were turned upside down,” not unlike the events of the past year, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said Feb. 21 at the close of the all-virtual 2021 Religious Education Congress.
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Pope tells attendees of L.A.’s virtual
Pope Francis told attendees at this year’s all-virtual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to look for hope amid the pandemic — “a difficult time for all” — in the very theme of their gathering: “Proclaim the Promise!”
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Pope Francis tells L.A. Religious Congress that ‘in crisis, one’s heart is revealed’
Reflecting on the “testimonies of love generously given” amid a pandemic, Pope Francis emphasized familiar themes of fraternity, hope and conversion in his address during Thursday evening’s opening ceremony of the 65th Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.
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Archbishop Gomez urges prayer, support for those affected by winter storm
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles on Friday encouraged prayer and support for those affected by a major winter storm across the southern US.
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En Miércoles de Ceniza piden por los trabajadores esenciales
Por primera vez en la historia del Siglo XXI, el tradicional Miércoles de Ceniza que da inicio a la Cuaresma para millones de católicos se vivió en medio de la pandemia del COVID-19.
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Coronavirus Forces Changes To Distribution of Ashes For Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will force a change in the distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday at Roman Catholic churches today.
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Southland Christians Observe Ash Wednesday With Coronavirus-Related Alteration
Christians throughout the Southland observed Ash Wednesday Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works.
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Coronavirus Forces Catholic Church to Alter Ash Wednesday Services
The coronavirus pandemic will force a change in the distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday at Roman Catholic churches Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Forces Changes and Limited Attendance for Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will force several changes in the distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday at Roman Catholic churches.
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EWTN airs biography of Bishop Gallegos Feb. 20
To honor the memory of Venerable Bishop Alphonse Gallegos and to commemorate his birthdate of February 20, 1931, a new documentary on his life story will air on February 20th (5:30pm ET) on EWTN as an episode of They Might Be Saints, a program about future saints from the United States and the search for canonization miracles.