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May 6, 2019

Churches in Sri Lanka closed for second week in fear of new attacks

A soldier keeps guard as nuns walk out of St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka, April 30, 2019. Catholic leaders canceled Sunday Masses as Sri Lanka's churches remained closed for a second week for fear of new terrorist attacks after the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Catholic leaders canceled Sunday Masses as Sri Lanka’s churches remained closed for a second week for fear of new terrorist attacks after the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people.

Published in International
August 25, 2017

Retreat centre falls victim to rising costs

Brother Alan Gaebel leads a group of people at Mount Alverno Retreat Centre.

More than 45 years of quiet, peaceful work to help Catholics know themselves and their faith better ends Aug. 26 when Mount Alverno Retreat Centre closes its doors.

Published in Canada