The Bells The Angelus, in the form we know it today, was finalised only in the first half of the 16th century. A theme throughout this prayer’s history is the number three. There are three antiphons, ...

February 2026 is Shrove Tuesday, the traditional day for eating pancakes before the start of Lent. This is the story ...

Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of 40 days and 40 nights of reflection, repentance, and spiritual preparation leading up ...

In one of my group texts with friends from church recently, an interesting commentary from The Hill’s John Mac Ghlionn was ...

In one of my group texts with friends from church recently, an interesting commentary from The Hill’s John Mac Ghlionn was shared. He asserts that “America is merely witnessing a Christian reboot, not ...

The faithful across Hancock County gathered at services Wednesday, opening the season of Lent with prayer, penance and fasting.

Launched in 2012, the popular two-nation Alpe Adria connects existing bike paths with redeveloped long-abandoned railway ...

A bill reversing a High Court decision that found the Catholic Church could not be sued for the actions of a priest passes unopposed through Victoria's upper house.

The bells, including the tenor bell which dates back to 1831, were removed years ago because of safety fears. However, despite a four year renovation project, they were deemed too delicate to be rung ...

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, commemorates the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). From dawn to sunset, Muslims fast — abstaining from food, drink ...

Erma E. Mecklenburg, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 17, 1941 in Wells County, Indiana, daughter of the late Edward and ...

The NAACP of Rock Island County, Quad Cities Interfaith and One Human Family helped organize the march from the Rock Island ...