Tag Archives: Christianity
Sallie Latkovich Speaks on Biblical Study Programs at CTU, Her Experiences Traveling in the Middle East
On February 18, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Sallie Latkovich to discuss the benefits of religious studies abroad. Latkovich, C.S.J.,...
| Tagged Biblical study, Catholic Theological Union, Christianity, CTU, Egypt, Greece, Interfaith, islam, Israel, Jordan, Judaism, Middle East, Palestine, Sallie Latkovich, Study abroad, travel, travel programs, turkeyToday is Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday in the Christian faith, a religious holiday which occurs 46 days before Easter. Participants fast for 40 days as...
| Tagged Ash Wednesday, Christianity, Lent, religious holidaysToday is Shrove Tuesday
Also known as Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, February 9, 2016 is Fat Tuesday, a celebratory day of colorful and eccentric costumes, rich...
| Tagged Christianity, Fat Tuesday, Lent, Mardi Gras, Shrove TuesdayFIF: Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J. on “Importance of Biblical Study Abroad”
We are pleased to invite Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J., Director of the Bible Study and Travel Program at Catholic Theological Union, to discuss the...
| Tagged Bible, Biblical study, Catholic Theological Union, Catholicism, Christianity, CTU, Sallie Latkovich, Study abroadToday is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary!
Every year, on August 15, Catholic Churches celebrate the Assumption of Virgin Mary into heaven. Although, it is not celebrated in the United States...
| Tagged Assumption, Christianity, Virgin MaryEvent Recap: Pastor Amos Oladipo on Nigerian Culture and Relgion
By Justine Gustafson, Center for Public and Global Affairs Intern July 31, 2015 As the largest economy in the region and the 7th...
| Tagged Boko Haram, Christianity, culture, islam, Nigeria, religionTomorrow is the Feast of Saint James!
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...
| Tagged Christianity, Feast of Saint JamesFaith and Prayer Beads
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...
| Tagged Buddhism, Christianity, Interfaith, islam, Judaism, Prayer BeadsToday is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!
By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern June 23, 2015 On this day, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, also known as the Solemnity of...
| Tagged Christianity, Interfaith, Saint Paul, Saint PeterFr. John Heschle on Refugee Ministry: Event Recap
By Ariana Shockley, Interfaith Engagement Intern On Thursday, May 14th, the Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Father John Heschle from St. Paul’s...
| Tagged Anglicanism, authenticity, Christianity, Episcopalian, refugee, refugee ministry, Rogers Park, spirituality, St. Paul's Church-by-the-lakeCommemorating Good Friday this Holy Week
By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Good Friday is a day of mourning for Christians. This solemn day commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of...
| Tagged Christianity, Easter, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus, Stations of the CrossToday is Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Christian liturgical year and one of the...
| Tagged Christianity, Eucharist, Holy Communion, Holy Thursday, Holy Week, Jesus, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, Niagara Foundation, religious holidayHappy Saint Joseph’s Day!
By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Joseph’s Day is celebrated among Christians in remembrance of the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and...
| Tagged Bible, Catholic, Catholicism, Christianity, Holy Family, Lent, St. JosephHappy Saint Patrick’s Day!
By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Patrick’s Day is a Catholic feast day in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, the...
| Tagged Catholic, Christianity, heritage, Ireland, Irish, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick's DayNiagara Foundation Congratulates The New Pope
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE March 15, 2013 The Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board,...
| Tagged abrahamic, Christianity, dialog, dialogue, fethullah gulen, gulen, gulen movement, intercultural, Interfaith, islam, midwest, Nebraska, new pope, Niagara Foundation, Nuevo Papa, Peace, pope, prophet mohammad, Roman Catholic Church