Shrine offers prayer service for mental health
MARIA STEIN – The Maria Stein Shrine held a special prayer service for the help of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering...
Weathering the storms of life
Several years ago my two sons, my daughter, and I spent three long days of their summer break building a tree fort. When it...
Caregiver Support Group to meet
SIDNEY — A Caregiver Support Group is being formed in Sidney.The group will meet the first Monday of each month from 6 to 8...
Surviving Divorce class being offered at St Joseph
WAPAKONEETA — Marriage is meant to last a lifetime. Most engaged couples approach their wedding day fully believing and intending this. Sadly, however, too...
Is it a fairy tale?
From the day a steamer arrived in San Francisco in with news that a major St. Louis bank had failed, financial panic swept California....
El Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day)
In many homes the Christmas decorations have been taken down and packed away. The houses have been cleaned and put “back to normal.” It’s...
Healthcare Center makes donation to churches
VERSAILLES – Versailles Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center recently collected non-perishable food items from staff, patient and resident family members and friends and community members....
Shrine to host St. Dymphna Prayer Service
MARIA STEIN – Prayer to ask the help of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering from neurological and mental health conditions, will...
Thoughts and prayers are with you
As a young child I remember my grandmother saying to me, “a penny for your thoughts.” I didn’t really understand the comment initially, but...
St. Nicholas inspires all ages at the Shrine
MARIA STEIN – The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics recently hosted two events featuring St. Nicholas, to celebrate his feast day on...