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Fourth Modified First Amended Plan

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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Gardner-Webb Mission Team Will Assist In Medical Clinics In Eswatini, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

In May, Gardner-Webb University students and leaders will travel to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) to assist in the medical clinics run by the Kudvumisa Foundation (https://www.kudvumisafoundation.org/). Impoverished families in this African country have little to no access to medical care and one of the world’s highest HIV/Aids prevalence rates. Over the last 15 years, with the help of generous donors and volunteers, the non-profit organization has built two clinics and maintains a mobile outreach van. The Foundation’s missionaries constantly strive to increase the number of families they serve.

From The Editor, Angela Mccarthy

Pastoral Liturgy

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Full Journal, Angela Mccarthy

Pastoral Liturgy

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Contributors

Pastoral Liturgy

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Introduction: Towards An Economic Anthropology Of Catholicism, In The Age Of Pope Francis, Samuel Weeks, George Bayuga

College of Humanities and Sciences Faculty Papers

Introduction to Towards an Economic Anthropology of Catholicism, in the Age of Pope Francis.

Co-Designing A Community Lifestyle Intervention Program To Reduce Postpartum Weight Retention, Maureen Makama, Helen Skouteris, Lisa J. Moran, Briony Hill, Leanne M. Redman, Siew Lim

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Background: Postpartum weight retention is a major contributor to obesity in later life resulting in long-term health consequences in women. Postpartum lifestyle interventions are known to be effective in reducing postpartum weight retention and improving the overall health and wellbeing of mothers but have poor reach and engagement. This study describes the engagement of mothers with young children in the development of a theory- and evidence-based intervention to reduce postpartum weight retention. Methods: A participatory design methodology with input from a community mothers' group, literature reviews and an expert advisory group was applied. Mothers who were members of ‘Mothers of …

Caring, 1980 V4 N3, Fall/Winter, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Caring", a quarterly patient education publication. This issue has a history of the nursing school at IMMC on its 60th anniversary, as well as news about staffing, publications, events, and other updates.

This is the last issue the library has in this format. The title continues in a new format here: Caring, 1987 Winter

1986 Ncod Pastoral Week Appeal

National Catholic Office for the Deaf (NCOD) Conferences

Documents from the 1986 NCOD Pastoral Week held in Orlando, FL in 1986

• Deaf Catholic Archives appeal for materials

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1986 Ncod Pastoral Week Document

National Catholic Office for the Deaf (NCOD) Conferences

Documents from the 1986 NCOD Pastoral Week held in Orlando, FL in 1986

• Workshop by Karen & Richard McGann: Ministering with Deaf/Blind
Workshop: Hispanic Deaf People and Their Families
• Celebration of Welcome and Beginning
• Workshops: Managing Conflict
• Ideas for Reflection and Discussion During the Pastoral Week
• Letter regarding "Special Interest" meeting

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1986 Ncod Pastoral Week Report

National Catholic Office for the Deaf (NCOD) Conferences

Documents from the 1986 NCOD Pastoral Week held in Orlando, FL in 1986

• Report for Region 5: the Northeast
• Report to the NCOD Board of Directors
• NCOD Region I report
• Region III, NCOD Midwest Region report
• Great Lakes Region report
• Director Report
• Proposal to the Board of National Catholic Office of the Deaf

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1986 Ncod Pastoral Week Program

National Catholic Office for the Deaf (NCOD) Conferences

Documents from the 1986 NCOD Pastoral Week held in Orlando, FL in 1986

• Schedule
• Invitation

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The Beacon, January 26, 2024, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2023-2024

A day in the life of Stacy Roberson; NW men's and women's retreats; New Kid Cudi album labeled mundane; Triumphal true story seems innately human; Students recognized at regional festival; Dr. Lief explores the future of youth ministry; Creating a major helps Raiders stand out; Chef Stacy brings joy to the cafeteria; Masked Singer event returns to campus; Off-campus weekend retreats; Adding love into the air; Are you a broke college student?; Basketball is on the road to quarterfinals; Raider wrestling is battling injuries with grit; Esports team with new season and recruits; Students test their mettle in Mario Kart;

The Experience Of The Stigma Of Divorce For Christian Women In Violent Marriages, Sonya L. Cowart

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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The Power Of Spiritual Leadership In The Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults, Stefanie Mingari

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

Executive Summary Faith and spirituality are becoming increasingly sought-after anchors in mounting challenges in the contemporary world. The need for effective leadership, spiritual guidance, and mentorship have become more pivotal. Evidence also suggests that spiritual leadership values and practices are related to leadership effectiveness and encompass the behaviors needed to motivate oneself, satisfy spiritual well-being, and positively influence others within that organization. However, more research has yet to explore how spirituality affects leadership behavior and action in faith-based programs such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This study explored the lived experiences of RCIA leaders and participants …

Common Ground, 1996, V1 N2, April, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Common Ground", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a case study on health care decisions for minors, updates from ethics committees at various Advocate hospitals, and other medical and bioethical news.

Common Ground, 1996, V1 N3, June, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Common Ground", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a case study on insurance, updates from ethics committees at various Advocate hospitals, and other medical and bioethical news.

Common Ground, 1996, V1 N5, October, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Common Ground", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a case study on sex selective abortion, updates from ethics committees at various Advocate hospitals, and other medical and bioethical news.

E-Ethics, 2002 January, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a case study and discussion about respecting patients' spiritual practices during end-of-life care.

Seventh-Day Adventist Caribbean Pastors’ Experiences In Addressing Their Parishioners’ Mental Health Consultations, Donnet Ivorine O'Connor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Religious Tourism In An Atheistic Society: The Example Of The Czech Republic, Ivo Jirásek, Tereza Štěrbová

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

For a more accurate understanding of religious tourism, it is useful to distinguish between faith-based tourism, spiritual tourism and tourism in religious spaces. The former is characterized by religious faith (and processes of hierophany), the next by spirituality and transcendence experience, while the latter remains in the secular realm of experience. Based on this conceptual grasp, the paper presents the situation in the highly secular Czech Republic and investigates the opinions of service and offer providers in this type of tourism through interviews (n = 3). A comparison with the demand and preferences of tourism participants was collected through an …

God’S Mission For Empowerment In Communities, Yahir Fernandez-Alvarez

Student Scholarship

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The Biblical Foundations Of The Marian Title Solace Of Migrants And Its Potential For Pastoral Encounter With Migrants, Refugees, And Internally Displaced Persons, Vince Henry M. Salles

Landas

This article examines the biblical foundations of the Marian title “Solace of Migrants,” added to the Litany of Loreto by Pope Francis in 2020. It highlights two key New Testament passages: the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem (Lk 2:1–7) and the Flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13–15). In these narratives, Mary, together with Joseph and Jesus, is portrayed as a migrant who experiences displacement, hardship, and uncertainty in a foreign land. As such, she stands in solidarity with migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons today. The article argues that this title underscores a central pastoral priority of Pope Francis: care for …

Safeguarding And Homosexuality, James Mctavish,

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The Church is actively working to promote and build up a culture of safeguarding. Those most vulnerable to abuse need care and protection. Sexual orientation is an important element to consider in safeguarding, as there are specific risks for homosexual persons, and persons with same-sex attraction (SSA) frequently experience abuse. In a sensitive and respectful way, this article examines the background elements regarding homosexuality and abuse and gives specific details that can help in formulating a vision of safeguarding that takes into account the specific reality of persons with SSA.

Amoris Laetitia On Natural Family Planning A Pastoral Approach, Antonio J. Ledesma

Landas

Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., in his catechesis “Amoris Laetitia on Natural Family Planning,” presents Responsible Parenthood and Natural Family Planning (NFP) as central to the vocation of families, in line with Amoris Laetitia. Couples are called to exercise freedom responsibly by discerning their personal and social circumstances, guided by a well-formed conscience. Echoing Pope Francis and the bishops, Ledesma highlights the relational and moral benefits of NFP, including fostering tenderness and authentic freedom within marriage. The RP-ANFP program in the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro has reached over 28,000 couples in 17 years, with the Standard Days Method gaining …

For The Church, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Bioethics And A Theology Of Vulnerability, Carrie Oneil-Smith

Obsculta

This essay looks at how a theology of vulnerability can contribute to ethical decision-making in an increasingly secular society. Relationality, power dynamics and scriptural justifications are considered, as well as early contributions made to this nascent field of Christian thought. This essay was written for a class on Health Care Ethics taught by Dr. Mary Ann Kish.

Office For Spiritual And Religious Life End Of Year Report 2023-2024, Lawrence University

Spiritual and Religious Life Annual Reports

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Dean-Creech, Volume 16, Rowan County Genealogical Society.

Rowan County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Dean-Creech family in Rowan County, Kentucky.

81st Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectureship--Harbor: Running With Perserverance (2024), Mike Cope

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 81st Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, April 30-May 6, 2024. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

Mike Cope, Lectureship Director

Evan Woods, Tami Williamson, and Rachel Higgins, Lectures Team