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	<title>Religious Offerings: UpTown outreach to provide spiritual nourishment, food, haircuts</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:08:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;Members of the Dream City Community Hope Project will be ministering to people in UpTown Toledo Saturday afternoon.</description>
	
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Declare Church to host Rejoice! Resilient Daughters Night</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:44:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;Rejoice! Resilient Daughters Night is set for Friday at Declare Church, formerly Cornerstone Church.</description>
	
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	<title>Interfaith event to mark National Day of Prayer</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:41:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>Representatives of eight spiritual traditions will offer prayers and hopes for peace during a National Day of Prayer observance.</description>
	
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        Imam Farooq Aboelzahab of the Islamic Society of Northwest Ohio leads a muslim prayer with members MultiFaith Council of Northwest Ohio in observance of the National Day of Prayer in 2024 in front of the Lucas County Courthouse in Toledo.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Monroe paramedic releases second collection of miracles seen over career</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■ Retired first responder&#160;David “Fireman Dave” McFadden, of Monroe, has published his second book&#160;of miracles he&#39;s seen in his life and throughout his 33-year career as a firefighter and paramedic with the&#160;Frenchtown Fire Department.</description>
	
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	<title>Annual breakfast marks National Day of Prayer with business and community voices</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>The 37th annual Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast will bring the nation’s largest Coca‑Cola bottler to Toledo — and his focus is less on profits than on prayer.</description>
	
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        Rennie Curran speaks to attendees at the 2025 Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast.
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        J. Frank Harrison III, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated set to deliver the keynote address at the 37th Annual Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast.
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        Jim McWhinnie, Gus Yeager Servant Legacy Award honoree, at the 37th annual Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast.
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        Clinton O. Longenecker, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor of Leadership Emeritus and noted people and organizational transformer, is slated to lead the Prayer Bonus Session, “Creating a Winning Culture,” moderating a panel of local business owners and experts.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: 49th annual spring concert at Epworth United Methodist Church</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;The Clarence Smith Community Chorus presents its 49th annual spring concert celebration Sunday at Epworth United Methodist Church.</description>
	
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        Epworth United Methodist Church.
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	<title>Rosary Cathedral to get new murals depicting Luminous Mysteries</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:31:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>When Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated in 1940, five parts of the vaulted ceiling in the narthex were left undecorated.</description>
	
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        David LaFleur, artist, holds up his model paintings as he speaks about his design approach for The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, to be depicted on the five undecorated vaults of the ceiling inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        Louis R. DiCocco III, founder and director of St. Jude Liturgical Art Studio, smiles next to a design print as Daniel LaFleur, artist, speaks about his planning process for the five undecorated vaults of the ceiling inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo, speaks while surrounded by the design plans for The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, to be depicted on the five undecorated vaults of the ceiling inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        Sketching on the ceiling is featured inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        The undecorated vaults of the ceiling in the Narthex, where The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary will be depicted inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, are showcased in Toledo on April 16.
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        Louis R. DiCocco III, founder and director of St. Jude Liturgical Art Studio, speaks about his companies design plans and strategy for The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, to be depicted on the five undecorated vaults of the ceiling inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        A model painting, by artist David LaFleur, of The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, sits on display inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        Model paintings, done by artist David LaFleur, of The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, sit on display inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        Members of the church, project, and attendees listen as Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo, speaks about The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary to be depicted on the five undecorated vaults of the ceiling inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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        David LaFleur, artist, holds up his model paintings as he speaks about his design approach for The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, to be depicted on the five undecorated vaults of the ceiling inside of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo on April 16.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Churches to bring speaker on anxiety and kids&amp;#39; class on antiracism</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:52:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;Irish author&#160;Gareth Higgins is set to speak April 25 in the next installment of the Chidester Lecture Series at Sylvania United Church of Christ.</description>
	
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        Visitors at Sylvania United Church of Christ on Oct. 12, 2024.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Program to help faith communities in health prevention efforts</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;Leaders of faith communities are welcome to attend a Thursday training session with PreventionFIRST!,&#160;a Cincinnati-based nonprofit.</description>
	
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	<title>Historic East Toledo church faces demolition as moratorium nears end</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>Mike Snyder is sad that the church in which he was married in 1959 will likely be torn down.</description>
	
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        Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2.
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        Mike Snyder talks about Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2.
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        Mike Snyder stands for a photo outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2.
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        Mike Snyder stands for a photo outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2.
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        Mike Snyder stands for a photo by the cornerstone of of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2.
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        Mike Snyder stands for a photo outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2.
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	<title>Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world&#39;s woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.</description>
	
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        Pope Leo XIV sprinkles holy water with a bunch of hyssop sprigs as he presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 5.
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        Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5.
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        Pope Leo XIV delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5.
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        Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5.
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	<title>Photo Gallery: Ecumenical reflective walk in Point Place</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>Church goers walked along North Summit street during a reflective cross walk hosted by six different churches in Point Place on April 3.&#160; Click the image above to view the full gallery.</description>
	
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        Jim Burlen, with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, carries the cross to start a reflective cross walk hosted by six different churches in Point Place on April 3.
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        Asher Komperda, 12, and his sister Leah, 15, carry the cross.
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        Micah Gordon, left, and Asher Komperda, 12, hold the cross as walkers pause for reflection.
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        Church goers walk along the North Summit Street.
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        Church goers walk along North Summit Street.
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        Jim Burlen, with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, carries the cross to start a reflective cross walk.
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        Jim Burlen, with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, carries the cross.
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	<title>Toledo’s Orthodox Jews reflect fondly while looking toward future</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:59:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>In a time of uncertainty about the future, members of Congregation Etz Chayim set their worries aside and focused on a feeling of nostalgia to celebrate the Orthodox synagogue’s 50th anniversary.</description>
	
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        From left, Danny Becker and Melvin Siegel with brisket on March 5 at Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo.
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        President Marjorie Siegel laughs with other guests during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Servers deliver food during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Guests talk and eat their salads during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        The steel drum ensemble from Toledo School for the Arts perform during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Servers deliver food during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Cantor Ivor Lichterman laughs during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Guests laugh during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Phyllis and Charles Wittenberg laugh together during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Marjorie Siegel talks about the 50th anniversary of her synagogue on March 5, at Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo.
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        Elsa Leveton talks about the 50th anniversary of her synagogue on March 5 at Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo.
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        Elsa Leveton visits guests at tables during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        A salad sits on the table during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Cantor Ivor Lichterman gives the hamotzi blessing during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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        Servers deliver food during the Kishka dinner to honor of the 50th anniversary of Congregation Etz Chayim in Toledo on March 15.
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	<title>Street preachers bring Gospel to Toledo</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>As spring rolls around and Toledo’s sports, festivals, and parades start to pick up, people like John Alexander and Kirk Aiello will make their presence known on the streets of downtown.</description>
	
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        Tim Young preaches into a microphone in front of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 21.
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        John Risner, left, and Kirk Aiello stand on Huron Street evangelizing outside the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game on March 6.
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        Kirk Aiello, left, hands out flyers as fans head to the Huntington Center for a Toledo Walleye game on March 6.
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        Kirk Aiello, left, and John Risner evangelize outside the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game on March 6.
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        John Risner, left, and Kirk Aiello stand on Huron Street evangelizing outside the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game on March 6.
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        Kirk Aiello, center, hands out flyers to members of the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club as they head to the Huntington Center for a Toledo Walleye game on March 6.
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        John Risner, left, and Kirk Aiello stand on Huron Street evangelizing outside the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game on March 6.
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        Pedestrians cross the street past religious signs towards the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 26.
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        Johnny Duran, a pastor at Ambassadors Bible Church, hands out pamphlets outside of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 26.
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        Johnny Duran, a pastor at Ambassadors Bible Church, hands out pamphlets outside of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 26.
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        John Alexander, bishop of Ambassadors Bible Church, stands holding a bible in front of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 21.
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        John Alexander, bishop of Ambassadors Bible Church, stands holding a bible in front of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 21.
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        John Alexander, bishop of Ambassadors Bible Church, stands holding a bible in front of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 21.
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        A Walleye fan talks with John Alexander, bishop of Ambassadors Bible Church, outside of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 21.
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        Paul Rowe, of Warrior Street Preachers, hands pamphlets out to pedestrians in front of the Huntington Center before a Toledo Walleye game in Toledo on March 21.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Interactive event focuses on loving Mother Earth</title>
	<link>https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/02/religious-offerings-interactive-event-focuses-on-loving-mother-earth/stories/20260402003</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;Registration closes Friday for a free, interactive event about loving Mother Earth.</description>
	
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	<title>Corpus Christi University Parish journeys into Holy Week</title>
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	<description>Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of the holiest week in the Christian faith, a message of joy, sacrifice, and reflection echoed by parishioners at Corpus Christi University Parish on Sunday.</description>
	
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        The Rev. Michael Geiger holds a palm as he processes in during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        A parishioner holds a palm during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        Parishioners gather for the Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        Quinn O'Malley, with the mustache, folds his hands on Palm Sunday at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        The Rev. Michael Geiger, right, blesses the palms during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        Rich Meklus kneels at the end of the reading of Jesus Christ's Passion during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        Ben Tittl, director of music ministry, plays piano and sings during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        Fr. Michael Geiger gives communion during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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        Jean O’Connell, right, holds her palm during Palm Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo on March 29.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Women performers celebrated in church concert</title>
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	<description>■&#160;The Toledo Federation of Musicians presents a concert Sunday showcasing women musicians and vocalists at First Unitarian Church of Toledo.</description>
	
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	<title>Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, mourn lives lost in the Middle East</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:21:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>The Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr is different this year, Imam Sayed Mohammed Al-Qazwini said.</description>
	
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        Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Imam Sayed Mohammed Al-Qazwini leads Muslims in prayer during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Skimeh Joseph is greeted by Sharon Javaheri for prayer during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        A child grabs a prayer stone as muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Children race around as muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Tahereh Ganji helps at an altar as muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        Children race around as muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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        A child stands in between the rows of muslims praying during Eid al-Fitr at the Ahlul Bayt Center of Toledo on March 20.
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Room for young adults of all denominations at the Common Table</title>
	<link>https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/03/19/religious-offerings-young-adults-of-all-denominations-welcome-to-common-table/stories/20260319002</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:58:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■&#160;Young adults ages 18 to 35 are invited to the Common Table, a new gathering of young Christians.</description>
	
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	<title>Religious Offerings: Sisters of Notre Dame to host Stuff the Truck food drive</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<description>■ In celebration of Catholic Sisters Week, observed annually March 8-14, the Sisters of Notre Dame are hosting their sixth annual Stuff the Truck food drive on Friday.</description>
	
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        Walt Churchill's Market.
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