From August 10-15, 2006 the Conference of European Churches (CEC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), and the World Alliance of Reformed Churche s (WARC) in cooperation with the World Council of Churches paid a visit to Beirut and Jerusalem, expressing global ecumenical solidarity with the churches and the people of the region. The delegation included Rev. Jean-Arnold de Clermont (CEC President), Mgr. Bernard Aubertin (Roaman Catholic Archbishop of Tours-France) and Ms. Marilia Shuler (WCC program executive on racism).

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Changes are in the air for Maine's Catholic churches as the Diocese in Portland seeks ways to operate more efficiently in an era where fewer and fewer men are entering the priesthood.Comm ent

Pet owners will have two opportunities to mark St. Francis Day this month. Holy Angels Catholic Church is presenting the memorial of St.Comment

As the availability of priests continues to be stretched, the Springfield Catholic Diocese has decided to close two Morgan County parishes in the fall in an effort to conserve church resources.Comme nt

THE Pope is taking steps to revive the ancient tradition of the Latin Tridentine Mass in Catholic churches worldwide, according to sources in Rome.

A new 10-nation survey of Pentecostal and charismatic Christians, considered the fastest-growing stream of Christianity worldwide, shows they are deeply influencing the Roman Catholic and mainstream Protestant churches and are poised to make a big impact on global affairs.