Week of December 24, 2003

Upcoming Scripture conference to include talks on parish ministry

 
 
 
 
Archbishop's column

Emmanuel — `God is with us'
Dios se hizo hombre para mostrar cuanto ama a la humanidad
Bishop's Column

Hope has a name — Jesus Christ
 
Bulletin Board

Activities
El Pueblo Catolico

Actividades
 
Local News

Sister Joan Kilker dies at 70
Peruvian-born Catholic movement celebrates 32nd anniversary with Mass
Archbishop's Guild donates $9,000 to 14 charities, toys and layettes to needy children
Mullen community provides holiday baskets to 100 needy families
Annual Father Woody Christmas Party serves 3,300 homeless, poor
17 clergy and nun residents of The Gardens honored for service to Church
`Holy Baby!' program teaching children to pray airs on EWTN
High school students bring Christmas joy to preschoolers, veterans
Epic fantasy `The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' a grand finale
`Celebrate Life' is theme of Jan. 2 First Friday Forum
Wrapping up the season of giving
Holiday entertainment roundup
Youths sponsor Christmas party for 600-plus preschoolers, kindergartners
Opinion

A Gulag Christmas
A time of joy and a time of sadness
Letters
 
World/Nation

Pope says waging war unilaterally is violation of international law
Pope says Christmas should bring hope, help ease life's burdens