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June 4, 2025
St. Josephine Bakhita Mission Parish celebrates third annual Founder’s Day Mass, honors beloved African saint
Catholic Sun
By Jeff Grant  |  The Catholic Sun During Sunday mornings at St. Josephine Bakhita Mission Parish, the singing is upbeat and...
June 3, 2025
Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for Rev. Mr. Charles Chikezie Nwamadi, SSJ Rev. Mr. Chidiebere Augustus Dominic, SSJ and Rev. Mr. Linus Abah James, SSJ.
St. Luke Catholic Church in Washington DC
Watch the Rite of Ordination by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/stluke.stlukesedc/videos/1436603307337465
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By Sym Posey and Don Rhodes II | The Birmingham Times “Shocked and excited.” “A powerful moment.” “Overwhelming.” “A pope for...
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The New Jersey native and former university administrator has been a member of the Oblates, the nation’s oldest Black Catholic...
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By Joyce M. Davis | jdavis@pennlive.com People all over the world are still celebrating the transformation of Cardinal Robert Francis...
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