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ash wednesday services
Area churches plan services for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. This marks the beginning of Lent, a season
Guest speaker
Guest speaker poland Dr. Rick Flanders will be the guest speaker for special meetings at 10
Assembly renews commitment
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The Rev. Bob Bonnot, president of Mahoning
Submit information on Ash Wednesday
Submit information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday,
FINDING PURPOSE
McClatchy Newspapers HURST, Texas Susan Slade is cer- tain that she’s on earth to help people
Franciscan accused of sex crimes at JFK commits suicide
Just days after allegations of child sexual abuse against Brother Stephen Baker became public, the Franciscan Friar, above left, was found dead Saturday of a self-inflicted knife wound. Among many accusers who have come forward is Mike Munno of Cortland, second from left, and among those offering support to the alleged victims have been, Bishop George V. Murry of the Youngstown Diocese, center; Robert M. Hoatson, co-founder and president of the Livingston, N.J.-based Road to Recovery Inc. support group, and Judy Jones, right, of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Resolve to follow God’s will
As we begin our new year, many have made resolutions. Most of the resolutions we decide upon
OPEN DOOR
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Doris Justice credits prayer with getting
Submit information on Ash Wednesday
Submit information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday,
voices of faith q and a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. How can one keep his faith during times of depression? The Rev. R. L.
Bishop pledges transparency about sexual abuse allegations
Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown addresses recent reports Thursday that 11 men settled out of court as a result of sexual abuse by a Franciscan brother at Warren JFK High School.
ministers’ wives council
ministers’ wives council Background Officers: Vicki Ellis, president and financial alternate;
Display focuses on Herod
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s national museum plans to open what it calls the world’s
Rev. Congemi named pastor
Staff report canfield The Rev. Joseph Congemi is the new pastor of Paradise Lutheran Church,
END OF AN ERA
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown When the Baptist Ministers’ Wives and Widows