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Published: April 20, 2016

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Year of Mercy procession

A Divine Mercy procession was held on Divine Mercy Sunday April 3 at Immaculate Conception in North Little Rock around the church property. (Photo)

Religious exemption bills have mixed results across the South

JACKSON, Miss. (CNS) -- The Diocese of Jackson would like to continue to provide education and social services “while remaining faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church,” Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz said.

Battle over books

Diego Navarro (front row, from left) Carolina Ferrer, Myra Mangum, Olivia Pasierb (back row), Luke Pope and Ashleigh Mallett from St. Joseph Middle School in Conway will represent the school May 10 when St. Joseph hosts the 10th Annual Battle of the Books. (Photo)

Chaplain says Villanova basketball men’s team has humility

WASHINGTON -- More than 70,000 people attended the NCAA men’s basketball championship game at Houston’s NRG Stadium April 4, but no one had a seat quite like Augustinian Father Rob Hagan.

Faith formation not just for the young, but part of our lifelong journey

Our neighbor of almost 20 years died in February. For most of her life, she was a member of a small Baptist church near our house. She had been unable to attend Sunday services the last several years, but about a month before she died my neighbor said to me, “I still try to keep up with my Sunday School lesson every week.” At age 87, this frail, somewhat discouraged woman still felt strongly committed to learning more about her faith and the Bible. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

What do you do to help your parents or siblings?

“I help my mom cook when she is busy or not feeling well. I help my two younger brothers with their homework. I play with my brothers by ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

New perspectives sought by venturing off ‘The Holy Hill’

Perspective matters. Recently, I was attending the diaconate ordination of three of my classmates. On this important day for my friends, I began thinking about how life at the seminary has changed me and the many ways I have grown. In a seminary schedule that is full of meetings, papers and responsibilities, this time spent at the ordination affirmed in me that a life of service is where I am being called. (Columns)

Not judgment but mercy to couples

Amoris Laetitia (“The Joy of Love”) is the pope’s new apostolic exhortation in response to the Synod of Bishops meetings in 2014 and 2015. Fortunately, it is a document written with married couples and families in mind and has a pastoral message for those interested in the topics of marriage, love and sexuality. Unfortunately, it is very long and thus many Catholics will be scared off from picking it up. (Editorial)