by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 17, 2017 | News
“As colder weather settled over Rome last week, two area charities have found ways to reach out to those without food or shelter during the cold winter nights: one by turning a church into a temporary shelter, another by partnering with a newly-opened McDonald’s...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 3, 2017 | News
“Maria* has not had an easy life. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, she checked into a detox center for those with drug addictions. Social services had already taken temporary custody of her first child, as she was in no condition to take...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 19, 2016 | News
“Brazilian feminist Sara Winter used to work to legalize abortion. She was one of the founders of a radical group that carries out offensive topless protests at churches. Now, she says people should learn from religious women who put their faith into action –...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 19, 2016 | News
“Yan Xu is an artist from the central China city of Wuhan. What she drew one day would change her life. Confused about her future after resigning from a job in 2003, she found herself at an unlikely place. “At that time, I used to carry a sketchbook and pen with...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 12, 2016 | News
“Scientists at a university in Liverpool recently unveiled what they say is the most realistic portrait ever created of St. Nicholas of Myra, the popular 4th Century bishop best known as the inspiration for the modern-day figure of Santa Claus. Researchers at...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 6, 2016 | News, Vatican News
“This week the Vatican hosted a high-level discussion in the world of science, gathering experts to discuss the progress, benefits and limits of advances in artificial intelligence. A new conference at the Vatican drew experts in various fields of science and...