Oregon dancer finds ballet often transcends words, just like her faith

Posted by - January 6, 2017

By Katie Scott, Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — A burst of power from her legs carries Katherine Monogue across the dance floor while her arms become a blur of precise movements. Under a black leotard worn during a rehearsal for a recent performance, the ballerina’s stomach muscles flex, keeping the center of her

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Encounter 2017 gathering in NYC blends talks, music, spirituality

Posted by - January 6, 2017

NEW YORK (CNS) — Members of the Catholic lay ecclesial movement Communion and Liberation are gearing up for their annual gathering in New York City, a three-day event featuring lectures, music and socializing. Labeled a “cultural event,” the free gathering takes place Jan. 13-15 in New York City and features talks by scientists, writers, economists

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Pro-life groups set to travel long distances for annual March for Life

Posted by - January 6, 2017

By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON (CNS) — Participants in the annual March for Life always have two identical memories: the brisk January chill on the streets of the nation’s capital, and the long bus ride. For some, such as the 600 marchers affiliated with the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, the march

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Catholic organizations, faith groups glad to see end of Muslim registry

Posted by - January 6, 2017

By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic organizations and other faith groups say they are happy with the Obama administration’s last-minute decision to end a type of national Muslim registry. The National Security Exit-Entry Registration System, known as NSEERS, began under the George W. Bush administration following the 9/11 attacks and asked

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