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Tennessee Catholics begin long recovery from tornadoes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Diocese of Nashville and the Catholic community are responding to the needs, both immediate and long-term, of those affected by deadly tornadoes that ripped across Middle Tennessee in the early hours of March 3, leaving at least 24 people dead.
Pro-lifers hopeful for outcome of court’s first abortion case in four years
WASHINGTON — Optimism among pro-lifers ran high March 3 for a successful outcome to the first abortion case heard by the Supreme Court in four years.
Obituaries
William Michael “Liam” Bruzatori, infant son of Guillermo “Willy” and Michelle Sullivan Bruzatori, died Feb. 15. He is survived by …
Catholic virus precautions in place globally
Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Catholic dioceses around the world, too, are following protocols issued by their government health ministries.
Vatican establishes limits, closures to reduce disease spread
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has instituted new measures and closures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Destinations closed in Holy Land
JERUSALEM — The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem urged its faithful to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health, following its order March 5 to close all schools, universities, mosques and churches, including the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field.
Dream Team: Ozark Catholic Academy is state’s best underdog story
In just its second year in existence, Ozark Catholic Academy in Tontitown won its first championship banner to be raised to the gym rafters. Which the school is determined to do, just as soon as they get a gym to hang it in.
Two Rockets take state
Two Catholic High wrestlers took home gold from the 6A State High School Wrestling Tournament Feb. 20-22 at … (Sports briefs)
Seek God amid turmoil this Lent with silence
Here’s how NASA’s website reported a recent eruption: “The biggest explosion seen in the universe has been found.” (Columns)
Let us all pray, not panic over virus
The COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading about the globe. (Editorial)
