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The Deacon's Bench
In recession: “You are now entering the mission field”
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jmcgee
As this item from Arkansas Catholic notes, those words have broad application for deacons: For many years, evangelical churches have posted signs at their parking lot exits that proclaim, “You are now entering the mission field.” Immaculate Conception Church, located in the heart of Fort Smith’s downtown, has seen its opportunities to minister to parishioners…
Together behind bars: one couple’s remarkable prison ministry
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jmcgee
Meet a couple in their 70’s who are spending their golden years in an unlikely place. From the Hartford, Ct. Catholic Transcript: What started as a penance after confession has blossomed into long-term labor of love for a husband and wife who hope others will join their efforts. “To whom much is given, much is…
Tom Monaghan pledges to give away half his fortune
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jmcgee
He’s joined a growing list of zillionaires who have decided that, since you can’t take it with you, you might as well give it all away. From AnnArbor.com: Tom Monaghan, the founder of Ann Arbor-based Domino’s Pizza who now focuses his time on Catholic philanthropy, is officially pledging to give away at least half his…
Altar servers visit Rome — and most of them are girls
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jmcgee
John Allen has the scoop: According to an old Italian saying, only cani e americani move in Rome in August – dogs and Americans. The sweltering heat, however, did not deter an estimated 50,000 altar boys and girls, mostly but not exclusively German, from descending on the city this week for a massive rally with…
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