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After decades of decline, Catholicism is resurging. What's behind it?
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1108+ words) For years, the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has been crafting strategies and reconfiguring parishes in response to shrinking membership. But this Easter, the diocese will welcome 282 new converts, a net increase of 90 people from 2025. The diocese has also seen a…...
Jesus' resurrection proves devil's message isn't viable | Bright Spot
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (313+ words) If you play the brain-busting (my opinion) game of chess, read on. "Making a deal with the devil" is a deadly temptation that has been dangled before mankind since the beginning of time. Authors have written all kinds of books…...
Canton's Antioch Baptist Church to host community Good Friday service
1+ week, 2+ day ago (105+ words) Canton's Antioch Baptist Church to host community Good Friday service'Alliance Review Canton's Antioch Baptist Church to host community Good Friday service CANTON " Antioch Baptist Church at 142 Arlington Ave. NW will host a Community Good Friday service at 6 p.m. April 3. Scheduled speakers…...
Canton native's global aid journey leads back to the Appalachian Trail
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1013+ words) CANTON " Twenty-five years ago, Joshua Poole took to the Appalachian Trail to contemplate his life's path. "I just felt at that time in my life, that there was something more for me out there," he recalled. "While I was on…...
Properly praise Jesus' 'Fool's Day' pledge of devotion | Bright Spot
3+ week, 1+ day ago (110+ words) Properly praise Jesus' 'Fool's Day' pledge of devotion | Bright Spot'Alliance Review Properly praise Jesus' 'Fool's Day' pledge of devotion | Bright Spot March Madness is upon us, and so is the Christian season of Lent. As usual, college basketball's March Madness…...
Stigmatic Rhoda Wise remains on Catholics' path to sainthood
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (860+ words) JACKSON TWP. " She was an ordinary wife and mother who found herself living an extraordinary life that continues to inspire and fascinate around the world. The compelling story of Catholic mystic and stigmatist Rhoda Wise recently was discussed during a…...
Rhett Walker tour comes to North Industry Christian near Canton
4+ week, 1+ day ago (70+ words) Rhett Walker tour comes to North Industry Christian near Canton'Alliance Review Rhett Walker tour comes to North Industry Christian near Canton CANTON TWP. " North Industry Christian church, 425 45th St. SW, will host Rhett Walker's Faith & Family Tour at 7 p.m. March 14. Special guest…...
Don't discard those struggling with their faith | Bright Spot
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (444+ words) Forsake not the assembling of yourselves together, and keep encouraging one another." But you get a pass from showing up at church if: Based on Hebrews 10:25, sort of. Gandhi, along with many others, lamented he could love Jesus. It's his…...
Alliance-area news in brief for Feb. 17
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) Alliance-area news in brief for Feb. 17Alliance Review Alliance-area news in brief for Feb. 17 LENTEN SERVICES " Grace United Church of Christ, 13275 Cleveland Ave. in Lake Township, plans a series of services during the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday worship will be 7 p.m. Feb....
Alliance-area news in brief for Feb. 6
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (51+ words) Alliance-area news in brief for Feb. 6Alliance Review Alliance-area news in brief for Feb. 6 CHURCH DINNER " First United Presbyterian Church, 265 W. Beech St. in Alliance, plans its monthly pork dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Carryout or dine in. Meals are $10....