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To many, he was known as "the doorkeeper," and they would share with him their personal struggles with faith, family, life's challenges.

Poor Clare, written by Chiara Atik and directed by Blanche McIntyre, tells the story of how Clare (Arsema Thomas) is influenced by fellow Assisi resident Francis (Freddy Carter) to abandon her life of ...

IN a statement announcing Br Kevin’s death on 2 July at Mount Desert nursing home in Cork, the Capuchins said he was known ...

While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie, it is a scenario being celebrated at a Northwest Side ...

There came a point where this play became as predictable as night follows day. Clare (Arsema Thomas), who was to become St ...

What do you know about St Clare?The founder of the Poor Clares, perhaps? A great contemplative who twice saved Assisi from ...

Connie Francis, the pop singer who released a string of hit singles including "Where the Boys Are" and "Who’s Sorry Now?," ...

Connie Francis, the 'Who's Sorry Now?' singer whose adaptability set her apart throughout the second half of the 20th century ...

The Pontiff paused in prayer in the monastery chapel, sharing a moment of silence and contemplation with the sisters, whom he ...

Outside the art world, few may recognize the name of Lander’s Eagle Bronze Foundry. But sculptures created there are ...

Connie Francis, who died on July 16, was married four times. Here's everything to know about Connie Francis' family, ...