NBC Chicago

Parishioners hold out hope to save Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church even after final mass

While the final mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church took place on Sunday, some parishioners said they hadn't given up in their efforts to save the historic church building. Those in attendance ...
The Boston Globe

Former parishioners of long-closed Revere parish to hold 21st annual outdoor reunion Mass

About 150 former parishioners and community members are expected to gather at Grotto Park in Revere for the 21st annual Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Catholic Mass on Sunday. The 10 a.m. Mass will be ...
Staten Island Advance

Church that survived Hurricane Sandy, saw ‘vastness and growth of the neighborhood,’ celebrates 100th anniversary

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A century of a church and a community. Parishioners packed the pews on Sunday as the Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Church in New Dorp Beach celebrated its 100-year anniversary.
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis on Our Lady of Lourdes Feast: The Church Is Close to All Who Are Sick or Frail

Pope Francis urged people to bring God’s love to the sick and suffering through “concrete actions” in his Angelus address on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Speaking on a rainy Sunday in Rome from ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Diocese of Venice to commence nine days of mourning for Pope Francis Tuesday afternoon

Pope Francis died at age 88 from a stroke and irreversible heart failure. The Diocese of Venice will observe nine days of mourning with daily Masses and prayers. Bishop Dewane will celebrate a Mass ...