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Understanding Catholic Funeral Rites

In the Catholic Church, a funeral is as much about honoring the life of the faithful departed as it is about consoling those left behind. The funeral rites of the Church—the vigil, funeral liturgy and the committal (burial)—exist to intercede on behalf of those who have passed away and to bring closure to the living.

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Stuffing the Turkey

At Thanksgiving time in 1972, teachers Donna Williams and Darlene Reed at St. Joseph School in Canton gave practical turkey stuffing tips to their first-grade students.

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Stained glass window depicting Christ the King

The origins of Christ the King

Since the first century A.D., Christians have acknowledged that Jesus is a king. However, it was only 99 years ago that the feast day of Christ the King was created and inserted into the annual church liturgy

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