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Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington was one of 13 new cardinals named by Pope Francis Oct. 25. He is pictured processing with fellow prelates at the beginning of the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 23, 2020, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

An outpouring of support for first African American cardinal-designate for U.S.

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News of the country's first Black prelate to be named cardinal sparked joy, as well as commentary that it was long overdue.

Catholic schools earn recognition in Nashville Scene Readers’ Poll

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Post published:October 27, 2020
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Father Ryan, St. John Vianney, Christ the King and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown all finished at or near the top of the poll

Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory -- who four hours earlier had learned Pope Francis had named him a cardinal -- celebrates his first Mass as a cardinal-designate Oct. 25, 2020, at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, Md. (CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard)

Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory

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Post published:October 26, 2020
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Archbishop Gregory will be the first African American cardinal from the U.S. Other new cardinals are from Italy, Rwanda, the Philippines, Chile, and Brunei

Online auction for ACE fundraiser has opened

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Post published:October 26, 2020
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The live event “Celebrating the Impact of Catholic Education” will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at www.dioceseofnashville.com/ace

Father James Sullivan, rector of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, Conn., stands at the McGivney family grave site in the Old St. Joseph Cemetery in Waterbury July 6, 2020. Father Michael J. McGivney -- who was buried there for 92 years until his body was moved to St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn. -- will be beatified Oct. 31 during a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. (CNS photo/Aaron Joseph, courtesy Archdiocese of Hartford)

Connecticut basilica’s rector has spent lifetime praying to Father McGivney

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Post published:October 23, 2020
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To be rector of the basilica at the time of Father McGivney's beatification, priest said, is "a joy and a privilege."

This is a graphic for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' "Election Novena." The bishops are encouraging people of faith to participate in a novena to prepare for Election Day and pray for the nation for nine days, beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3. A closing prayer for elected leaders will be offered on Day 10, Nov. 4, the day after the election. (CNS photo/courtesy USCCB)

USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation

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Post published:October 23, 2020
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Participants are asked to pray for specific intentions every day, starting with a prayer that ‘our political engagement be guided by our Catholic faith.’