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Quasi-Parish of Ave Maria Oratory established

APRIL 4, 2008 | The Diocese of Venice welcomes Quasi-Parish of the Ave Maria Oratory. The oratory celebrated its dedication and inaugural Mass March 31.

The dedication of the 104-foot oratory culminates the process to welcome the quasi-parish, equivalent to a parish, which will provide pastoral care for the students, faculty and staff of Ave Maria University and the residents of Ave Maria town.

The presence of the Risen Christ is a comfort to all

MARCH 21, 2008 | On Easter Sunday, the Church proclaims a message of great joy. Jesus Christ, who suffered, died, and was buried, is risen from the dead!

Although we may not have been in Jerusalem on that joyous first Easter, generations of Christians have passed down the hope and faith that Easter signifies. It is the hope of salvation and faith in Christ our Savior. His Resurrection gives us the promise of new life, both in this world and the next.

Lent: A time to recognize the needs of others

FEBRUARY 29, 2008 | My prayers are with each of you during this Lenten season, a journey in which we are to unite ourselves spiritually with Jesus Christ and his passion, death and resurrection. Lent is a season of interior spiritual reflection and growth.

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