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The Wonder of the Nativity

The Wonder of the Nativity Bishop Larry J. Kulick remembers his first Nativity set, given to him by his grandparents just after he made his First Holy Communion. It served as the family Nativity, displayed under the Christmas tree in…

History of the Nativity

History of the Nativity By Jennifer Miele and Jordan Whiteko It was Christmas Eve in the town of Greccio, Italy, in 1223. According to many historians, St. Francis of Assisi was preparing to deliver the sermon at Mass that night…

Display the Good News

Avid Nativity set collector: Display the good news Monsignor Raymond Riffle is Vicar General of the Diocese of Greensburg and the Rector of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. I have had a lifelong affinity for Nativity sets. I’ve collected nearly 50…

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa By John Sacco Father Michael J. Crookston and The Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Monessen, are bringing back their traditional Breakfast with Santa Dec. 19. Last year, they improvised and offered a drive-thru visit with Santa and…

Celebrating the Epiphany

Celebrating the Epiphany By John Sacco The Epiphany, a public holiday in many countries, is celebrated annually Jan. 6. It marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life — the Three Wise Men visiting the infant Jesus and the baby’s baptism…

Angels in our community

Angels in our community This season, as we celebrate the angels who played a crucial role in heralding the birth of Jesus, we also celebrate angels in our own midst who work to strengthen our churches and communities. Among those…