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As priesthood shrinks, deacons on rise
Saturday, July 19, 2008
After resisting the idea for more than three decades, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has ordained its first class of deacons, taking some pressure off overworked priests and giving a new role to men who keep one foot in the church and the other in the outside world. Full story »
After 23 years, Simi spiritual leader moving on
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Dennis Merritt Jones came to Simi Valley in 1985 with a calling and a vision: to create a spiritual community where people could come and experience a personal sense of being part of something larger than themselves Full story »
While Catholic priesthood gets smaller, deacons grow
Saturday, July 19, 2008
After resisting the idea for more than three decades, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has ordained its first class of deacons, taking some pressure off overworked priests and giving a new role to men who keep one foot in the church and the other in the outside world. Full story »
Stolen Torahs stun U.S. congregations, mystify police
Saturday, July 19, 2008
During services in May, Rabbi Yosef Landa opened the holy ark in his St. Louis area synagogue and reached for the sacred Torah. Full story »
Religion briefs
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Religion briefs for July 19, 2008. Full story »
Exhibit of sacred Buddhist relics will visit Ventura's An Lac Mission
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
More than 20 monks and nuns are immersed in chanting, meditation and prayer at the Ventura Buddhist Study Center as they prepare the space for a world-class, worldwide relic exhibition arriving this weekend. Full story »
TV ministry plots reforms after inquiry
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Joyce Meyer Ministries is undertaking internal reforms in the wake of a congressional inquiry into its finances, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said Full story »
Religion briefs: July 12, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Religion briefs for July 12, 2008 Full story »
Islam appears to be misunderstood
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Facts about Islam, from Yahya Merchant of the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association. Full story »
Men urged to keep their promises
Saturday, July 5, 2008
FRESNO — Ron Hooper of Flagstaff, Ariz., said he traveled to Fresno so he could get to know God a little better, something he said would help him become a better husband, father and man. Full story »
Religion Briefs: July 5
Saturday, July 5, 2008
St. Paul Lutheran Church of Agoura will present "Meet the Robinsons" on Friday. Full story »
The Word in pictures
Saturday, July 5, 2008
TOKYO — The Archbishop of Canterbury is not generally known for making comic book recommendations, but Rowan Williams, holder of that office, has been quoted as calling the "Manga Bible" "an exciting new venture, in completely up-to-the-minute style and speech. It will convey the shock and freshness of the Bible in a new way." Full story »
With no help from young stars, pregnancy may be looking cool lately
Saturday, July 5, 2008
News that 17 girls at a Massachusetts high school became pregnant this year is raising questions about whether pregnancy has become alluring to teens. Full story »
Marriage leaves some couples alone together
Saturday, July 5, 2008
If you and your spouse seem to be speeding through life on parallel tracks that never meet, you're not alone. Couples seem to be doing almost everything apart these days — from dining and hobbies to friendships and having fun. Full story »
Some clerics alter views on church weddings
Saturday, July 5, 2008
SACRAMENTO — Some clerics think churches should divorce themselves from the wedding business. Full story »
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