Read more about the article Education Commissioner, bishop congratulate HRA for Blue Ribbon award
Tennessee Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn stops by the fifth grade classroom of Hollie Guthormsen during a visit to Holy Rosary Academy on Thursday, Nov. 5, to congratulate the students, faculty, staff and families for the school earning the Blue Ribbon School award from the U.S. Department of Education for the second time.

Education Commissioner, bishop congratulate HRA for Blue Ribbon award

Commissioner and bishop tour the school during their visit

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Read more about the article Vatican shuts down museums as COVID-19 cases, deaths mount in Italy
A woman wearing a protective face mask takes a picture as she visits the Vatican Museums June 1, 2020. The Vatican has announced that museums and necropolis tours will be closed to the public from Nov. 5-Dec. 3 as Italy faces increased COVID-19 cases and restrictions. (CNS photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Vatican shuts down museums as COVID-19 cases, deaths mount in Italy

The Italian government also began new restrictions; pope’s general audiences now closed to public and will be livestreamed

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Read more about the article Across the U.S., voters cast ballots on issues including abortion and marijuana
A boy waits for his mom to vote during the presidential election at Ida B. Wells Middle School in Washington Nov. 3, 2020. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Across the U.S., voters cast ballots on issues including abortion and marijuana

Abortion-related measures were among 120 proposed state laws and constitutional amendments on the ballot in 32 states.

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Read more about the article Remembering all the souls in heaven
Parishioners at Sagrado Corazon Church at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville attended Mass on All Souls Day, Monday, Nov. 2, and observed the Mexican tradition of honoring their deceased loved ones on Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Part of the custom is to build an altar, called an ofrenda, to hold photos of loved ones, their favorite foods, marigolds, and other decorative items. The ofrenda at Sacred Heart featured photos of the late Bishop David Choby and the late Father Richard Gagnon, S.D.S., the former director of Hispanic ministry for the Diocese of Nashville.

Remembering all the souls in heaven

Parishioners at Sagrado Corazon Church at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville attended Mass on All Souls Day, Monday, Nov. 2, and observed the Mexican tradition of honoring their deceased…

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Read more about the article Pope, Austrian church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks
Armed police officers walk at the site of wreath-laying ceremony in Vienna Nov. 3, 2020, following a deadly shooting spree the previous day. (CNS photo/Leonhard Foeger, Reuters)

Pope, Austrian church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks

Pope Francis, Austrian church and civil leaders expressed sorrow after a terrorist attack that left at least five dead in central Vienna

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Read more about the article Tennessee boy’s cure puts Blessed McGivney one step closer to sainthood
Michael "Mikey" McGivney Schachle smiles during the Oct. 31, 2020, beatification Mass of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. (CNS photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus)

Tennessee boy’s cure puts Blessed McGivney one step closer to sainthood

See a Photo Album of the beatification ceremonies held Oct. 30-Nov.1 in Hartford, Connecticut

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Read more about the article Blessed McGivney: Model parish priest with ‘zeal’ for Gospel, for serving faithful
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., accepts a relic from Michael "Mikey" McGivney Schachle, during the Oct. 31, 2020, beatification Mass of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. (CNS photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus)

Blessed McGivney: Model parish priest with ‘zeal’ for Gospel, for serving faithful

The miracle that led to beatification of Knights of Columbus founder was the cure of a Dickson, Tennessee, boy

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