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Erected January 7, 1887
Welcome to the 125th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville and our year long study of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. Any time during the year you are welcome to join us as we examine together the richness of our Catholic faith and encourage each other along our lifelong journey toward holiness and eternal life. Click here for a "Year at a Glance" - one to keep and one to share! Also, click here to sign up to receive weekly Study Sheets directly to your email and commit to be a Prayer Partner for Renewal..
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Chapter 18 - Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: God is Rich in Mercy
Hear about, and pray for, God's mercy, praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Donna Cori Gibson...
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See below for updated news from the Vatican:
The Ascension: The Last Act Of Liberation From The Yoke Of Sin
Benedict XVI dedicated his remarks before praying the Regina Coeli this morning to the Ascension of the Lord, which in many countries is celebrated today, the Sunday following the feast.
"The Ascension of the Lord", the Pope explained to faithful gathered in St. Peter's ...
Local Churches Must Incorporate The Patrimony Of Faith And Culture Of Catholic Immigrants
Today the Holy Father received the final group from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, whose prelates have been travelling to Rome over the past six months on their quinquennial "ad limina Apostolorum" visits.
