Question: How long has St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church been in Henderson? Surprising, but true, answer: Since before, technically speaking, there even was a Henderson.
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Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua parish will kick off a pledge drive in mid-April to raise money for the construction of their first church building.
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Bishop Joseph A. Pepe of the Diocese of Las Vegas said Monday that, given the physical demands that come with the position, he is not surprised that Pope Benedict XVI would choose to resign.
First Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., will have a Hymn Festival, featuring brass, timpani, organ and a Mass choir from local congregations, at 5 p.m. Sunday. The event is free. A goodwill offering will be taken (384-4554).
Joel Osteen’s is an upbeat brand of theology, heavy on hope, encouragement and empowerment.
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Josh Boyd isn’t a mixed martial arts fighter, or an MMA coach or trainer or official, either. So, there’s no particular reason that any of the fighters gathering backstage for a recent Tuff-N-Uff MMA event at the South Point should recognize him.
In ministry, they’re known, usually derisively, as “C&Es,” and if you go to church only when the people outside are dressed as shepherds or when there’s an Easter egg hunt taking place in the parking lot, feel free to count yourself among them.