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Good Friday

Light shines on a crucifix in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City last year. Good Friday, April 2 this year, commemorates the passion and death of Jesus Christ.





Clericus Cup

Seminarians from the Pontifical North American College pray before the start of a soccer match against the Pontifical College of St. Paul in Rome Feb. 27. The U.S. team won the game 2-0.
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Chile devestation

Residents inspect the destruction after a tsunami in Curanipe, Chile, Feb. 28. The wave was generated by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake a day earlier that devastated a large portion of central Chile.
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Soup kitchen now open in Merrill

An diner has his tray filled at the St. Francis Xavier soup kitchen in Merrill. Servers are Ian, Daniel, Mae and Evan.
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New basilica in Atlanta
Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, center, stands before the altar at Sacred Heart Church during a Mass on the feast of the Immaculate Conception in 2005. The Church was elevated to a minor basilica by the Vatican Feb. 22.
 
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Crosses for cowboys
William Andrade, 83-year-old rancher and cowboy from Ahualoa on the island of Hawaii, cuts a cross out of leather Feb. 14. Andrade makes leather crosses for fellow horse riders on the "Big Island," as its known.
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Pope's weekly audience
Pope Benedict XVI holds up a copy of his talk as he responds to pilgrims during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican March 10.

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Headline News

Pope appeals for end to violence in Nigeria
Violence does not resolve problems, but only multiplies the tragic consequences of tensions between different groups, Pope Benedict XVI said as he appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria.
God renews, does not reinvent church, pope says
The Second Vatican Council's renewal of the Catholic Church was a sign of progress, not a sign of repudiating the past, Pope Benedict XVI said.
There's an 'app' for that
In a world that boasts continual technological change, the iPhone by Apple has gained near-iconic status. Even Apple boasts there are more than 140 million applications -- or "apps," in Apple-speak -- that users can obtain for their phones.
Homilies should be under eight minutes
Homilies should be no longer than eight minutes -- a listener's average attention span, said the head of the synod office.
Cowboy's handmade crosses a tangible sign of faith
Attend any rodeo on the island of Hawaii and you will see small leather crosses attached to the saddles of many of the riders.
Catholic church in downtown Atlanta elevated to minor basilica
The Vatican's elevation of Sacred Heart Church in Atlanta to a minor basilica Feb. 22 is a tribute to the "faith of so many Atlanta families whose Catholic heritage can be traced" to the parish for more than 100 years, said the pastor.
Bishops urge bipartisan action on health care reform
As Democratic and Republican leaders gathered in Washington for a health care summit convened by President Barack Obama, the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders urged all parties to commit themselves to health care reform that is affordable, accessible and protects the life and dignity of every person.
Fellowship for the soul, food for the body
What began as a dream in the hearts of two women became a reality on Nov. 17 when St. Francis Xavier, Merrill opened its doors to the needy. The Open Hands Community Soup Kitchen welcomes anyone for homemade soup, bread and fellowship Tuesday evenings.
From Holy Spirit to team spirit
It was a weekend of hard-earned wins for Team USA.
Workshops scheduled to train leaders on new missal
Registration is now open for a series of workshops to help prepare priests and diocesan leaders for implementation of the revised Roman Missal.
Church coordinates aid, gives condolences to quake victims
As Chile’s Catholic Church coordinated aid to victims of the massive earthquake that struck the country’s central coast on Feb. 27, church leaders expressed their condolences to families of the more than 700 people killed.
 

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2/11/2010
St. Joseph/St. Anne/Assumption Confirmation Classes
Please pray for vocations. Pray that we may discern our vocations in life. Pray for our Priests, Deacons, and Bishop Peter. We are so grateful for their presence in our lives as we grow in our faith.

2/1/2010
Norb Poch
Please pray for Fr Ron, Fr Jozef, and Fr Ed.

1/21/2010
LI
For all new mothers & their families.

1/20/2010
Carl Kozak
Pray for Our Priest Fr. Philip Juza and all the priest that Christ continues to give them strength, knowledge and love to follow and serve His Spirit.


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