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Today 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...

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Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Today 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...

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19 Mar

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Happy 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...

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