Seminary formation was already notoriously long and recently, an additional year has been added: the propadeutic year. Yet few are complaining.
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New graphic novel tells story of Father Emil Kapaun: Army chaplain, Korean War POW
by Jack Figgeby Jack FiggeA nonprofit dedicated to supporting the U.S. Army has released a graphic novel highlighting the story and service of Father Emil Kapaun.
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Annual Three Hearts Pilgrimage seeks to unite families, pray for country
by Jack Figgeby Jack FiggeNamed to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and most chaste heart of St. Joseph, the Three Hearts Pilgrimage seeks to foster family relationships while praying …
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Benedictine College in Kansas creates new center to address AI in the classroom
by Jack Figgeby Jack FiggeBenedictine College, a liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas, announced Sept. 7 that it would be launching the Center for Technology and Human Dignity under the patronage of the recently …
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Father Lafleur: Forgotten story of chaplain to POWs in WWII and his ‘incredible selflessness’
by Jack Figgeby Jack Figge(OSV News) — There was nothing elegant about St. Peter’s in Chains, the small chapel where Servant of God Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur celebrated Christmas Eve Mass on Dec. 24, …
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‘A Love Letter to Chaplains’: Exhibit honors contributions of military chaplains in World War I
by Jack Figgeby Jack FiggeOpened in May 2024, the Sacred Service exhibit commemorates and educates visitors on the critical service that chaplains played during the First World War.
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‘Bible in a Year’ host shares how all can join in the conclave’s ‘sacred moment’
by Jack Figgeby Jack Figge(OSV News) — As the cardinals prepare to enter into the Sistine Chapel to vote on the next supreme pontiff May 7, faithful across the world are watching in anticipation. Host …
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Wildfires force 3 Missouri religious communities to evacuate temporarily
by Jack Figgeby Jack FiggeDiocesan official said wildfires forced three religious communities to be relocated temporarily and asked for prayers for those impacted and firefighters.
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Basilicas, churches and shrines across US are Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage sites
by Jack Figgeby Jack Figge(OSV News) — Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four major basilicas and …
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(OSV News) — In the past four years, the TV show “The Chosen” has taken the Catholic world by storm, as thousands eagerly await the debut of the fifth season. …
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