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February 25, 2026 By Kimberley Hefner Leave a Comment

Xavier University in Louisiana has shared the funeral schedule for Dr. Norman C. Francis

Xavier University in Louisiana has shared the funeral schedule for Dr. Norman C. Francis.

Monday, March 2 at the Convocation Center
Lying in State and Viewing, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitation, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Program, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Livestream is available here: https://vimeo.com/event/5506695

Tuesday, March 3 (Seating is extremely limited), St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans
Visitation, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Remembrance, 9:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass, 10 a.m.
Livestream is available here: https://boxcast.tv/view/dr-norman-francis-funeral-mass-cpnpvzles7ionxsnzax1

Sunday, March 1, 6 p.m. via Zoom
Virtual Rosary
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations
RSVP here: https://xulaalumni.wufoo.com/forms/m1yyu1fo1uqym2g/

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February 24, 2026 By Kimberley Hefner Leave a Comment

At Black History Month Mass, Bishop Campbell emphasizes that God is DEI

By Martial Kawunde | Catholic Standard

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Mass to Commemorate Black History Month celebrated on Feb. 21 at St. Joseph Church in Largo, Maryland, brought together five choirs, hundreds of faithful from across the archdiocese, and a homily that gave the congregation a new way to hear three letters that have been the center of discussion recently.

Entering St. Joseph Church, one could feel the energy bustling as congregation members and volunteers got ready for praise and worship music before Mass. The crowd was dressed in a mix of traditional church attire and African dress with dashikis and bright fabric spread throughout the pews.

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February 23, 2026 By Kimberley Hefner Leave a Comment

The Institute for Black Catholic Studies has released its Summer Schedule

Now is the season for new and returning IBCS Continuing Education and Enrichment (C&E) students to submit a 2026 IBCS application and prepare for the coming summer session.  Thanks to those who have already applied.  I encourage others to take the time this week to do likewise.
Review the attached 2026 IBCS brochure, click on the QR code to access the IBCS website.  There you will find the links to the 2026 IBCS programs and pertinent info such as the calendar, fee schedules (click on Admissions), scholarship guidelines, housing form, etc.

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February 23, 2026 By Kimberley Hefner Leave a Comment

Côte d’Ivoire: Muslim and Christian communities observe the start Ramadan and Lent together

By Marcel Ariston BLÉ – Abidjan | Vatican News
Muslim and Catholic communities began the period of Ramadan and Lent simultaneously on Wednesday, 18 February. At the Sacred Heart Parish in Abobo Anador, within the Archdiocese of Abidjan, this spiritual coincidence was marked early Wednesday evening by a collective breaking of the fast in an atmosphere of fraternity, reflection, and conviviality. Prayers were offered for peace, unity, and social cohesion in Côte d’Ivoire.

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February 23, 2026 By Kimberley Hefner Leave a Comment

The Final Sense The Human Body Loses Before Death, According To Science

By Elias Nash | Newsbreak

Life’s greatest mystery is what happens when it ends. Throughout all of human history, people have been pondering the experience of death, and from culture to culture, everyone has their own theory about what happens when we take life’s final bow. Scientists are no exception to this trend, as extensive research has been done to find out what it feels like to die, both from a physical and mental standpoint. Of course, the dead can’t share their experiences with us, but many people who have had near-death experiences report a common theme. They feel like their life is escaping through the loss of sensory perception, and a growing body of research suggests that the one sense that lingers the longest is hearing.

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