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Francesca Pollio
Advent: The meanings and traditions
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by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 29, 2021 / 11:00 am Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into our lives. During a time of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and family gatherings, it can be hard to find …
The best Catholic Advent calendars for 2021
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by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 17, 2021 / 16:02 pm Advent is a time of preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. And while it’s easy to get distracted by the craziness leading up to this special day, the Advent season is the perfect time to bring your family …
USCCB votes to inscribe Mother Teresa in the U.S. Liturgical Calendar
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By Shannon Mullen, Francesca Pollio Baltimore, Md., Nov 17, 2021 / 13:41 pm The U.S. bishops, meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall assembly, voted Nov. 17 to inscribe St. Teresa of Kolkata, known during her life as Mother Teresa, in the Liturgical Calendar of the United States. The bishops …
7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first black saint of the Americas
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by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 3, 2021 / 08:20 am On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who lived a life of humble service and charity and became the first black saint of the Americas. Here are 7 …
How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021
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By Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 2, 2021 / 07:42 am Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided to grant Catholics who visit a cemetery to pray for the dead on any day in the month of …