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A powerful new chapter is being written in the legacy of Augustine Tolton, as plans move forward to build a shrine in his honor at St. Boniface Church—the very place where he celebrated his first public Mass. The announcement, made by Thomas John Paprocki, marks a significant moment not just for Quincy, but for the…

Gary Bankhead
A decades-old mystery buried beneath the waters of the River Wear is finally coming into focus, revealing a surprising and sobering story about faith, legacy, and loss. Archaeologist Gary Bankhead has uncovered a rare collection of Christian artifacts—deliberately dumped into the river—and now believes he knows why they ended up there. The discovery is nothing…

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Event organizers are celebrating a big turnout for a worship event at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater. The event was put on by the UniteUS ministry, founded by Tonya Prewitt, who also spoke at the event, alongside Jeanine Ward, Jonathan Pokluda, and Jennie Allen at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. 5,500 students were in attendance, with…

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Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient religious complex in Egypt which appears to give insight into pagan practices in the region. The discovery was made in the ancient city of Pelusium, now the city of Tell el-Farama in North Sinai. The complex includes a round basin or poll that is about 115 feet in diameter. The pool…

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The mysterious Shroud of Turin has left researchers stumped with yet another mystery. The Shroud is revered by Catholics worldwide, with true believers claiming the supposed burial cloth of Christ bears his image. Skeptics, however, have pointed out conflicting evidence, with a 1998 radiocarbon dating the cloth to between 1260 and 1390 A.D., long after…

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