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Was St. Nicholas a real person?

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Top French designer created new vestments for Notre Dame

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African American priest is now on the road to sainthood

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Ancient amulet shows King Solomon defeating the devil

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Are religious sisters the happiest people in the world?

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Embracing the quiet power of silence and stillness

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Is December 9 a holy day of obligation in 2024?

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Who are John Paul II’s last men in the Vatican today?

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Open-and-go lesson plan for feast of St. Nicholas

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Vicar of Rome and cardinal-to-be talks about Rome’s vocation

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Did St. Nicholas punch Arius at the Council of Nicea?

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US churches called to ring bells for Notre Dame reopening

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3 Guides to follow in our observance of Advent

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This Advent, prepare for the birth of Jesus as Mary did

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The profound symbolism of the Rorate Mass during Advent

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12 (More!) magical Christmas picture books to read aloud

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Did you know St. Ambrose wrote a hymn used in Advent?

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Bishops ask Korean president to apologize for martial law decree

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1,500-year-old basilica unearthed in Aquileia

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Why is St. Nicholas the patron saint of children?
Why is St. Nicholas the patron saint of children?
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Top French designer created new vestments for Notre Dame
Top French designer created new vestments for Notre Dame
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Was St. Nicholas a real person?
Was St. Nicholas a real person?
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Is December 9 a holy day of obligation in 2024?
Is December 9 a holy day of obligation in 2024?
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Who are John Paul II’s last men in the Vatican today?
Who are John Paul II’s last men in the Vatican today?
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Did St. Nicholas punch Arius at the Council of Nicea?
Did St. Nicholas punch Arius at the Council of Nicea?
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Ancient amulet shows King Solomon defeating the devil
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