Opinion: We should celebrate Kwanzaa. (The Bible tells us so.)
Fr Nnaemeka Ali, OMI continues his discussion of Kwanzaa, arguing that it makes Biblical sense to join in the cultural celebrations of the marginalized.
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CUA's president John Garvey has changed course, all but precluding the possibility of a third George Floyd icon being installed at the school following right-wing controversy.
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Dr. Nicole Symmonds selected for Sacred Writes fellowship with National Catholic Reporter
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Knights of Peter Claver hosting virtual Kwanzaa event December 29th
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