During Advent, we recall watchful waiting for the birth of Jesus. During Lent, we contemplate his sacrifice before celebrating his resurrection. Both birth and resurrection are joyous events.

For St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Davenport, planning Lenten fish fries begins the week after the last one ends. Organizers for the events, which occur every Friday during the 40-day, Christian ...

Michael Madsen, celebrated for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ died of cardiac arrest at ...

Biblical scholar and storyteller John McHugh will give a four-week Gospel series focused on “The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross” during Lent at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, ...

Former Pistons guard Malik Beasley has paid $60,000 to a Milwaukee-area barber and a dentist following a lawsuit, according ...

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen died in his California home on Thursday morning, US media reported. He was 67. He was found ...

A new book explores how religion, once at the core of American higher education, made its way to the margins of campus life.

Michael Madsen has died at 67 and days before his passing, he was reportedly given a clean bill of health after a hospital ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick tells of a time when he showed up unprepared and what it taught him about the ...

The church acknowledges three creeds: the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene-Constantinople Creed and the Athanasian Creed.

Koop understood the power of his persona. The instantly recognizable look — a patriarchal beard, the navy-type uniform, and ...

It’s not the traditional season for the famed celebration, but a new Mardi Gras is coming to six cities and towns along the ...