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Local Catholic shares life journey after polio through faith lens

When Pascuala Herrera reflects on her life so far, one thing is clear to her: God always had a plan, even if she didn’t understand it at the time.

St. Clement mother authors children’s book on daughter’s alopecia

When Paula Quinn’s daughter Rosie was 2½, she lost her hair over a period of just three weeks. The family soon learned that Rosie had alopecia, a condition that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles.

Book by Marian Catholic senior encourages girls to love themselves

When Marian Catholic senior Tamera Elyse Trimuel was just 9 years old, she started her own business, Tamera’s Treasures, for which she created custom-made tiara treasure boxes to remind girls to “treasure the girl in you.”

Book examines history of local parishes with Mexican faithful

Deborah Kanter, who grew up in Oak Park and is a history professor at Albion College in Michigan, wrote “Chicago Católico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican” (University of Illinois Press, 2020) after spending time in Mexico doing research for her doctorate, and then returning to Chicago and finding the same style of devotion in some of its parishes.

Book offers women of faith a journal for pregnancy

When Clarissa Valbuena Aljentera found out she was pregnant with her son, AJ, she figured out pretty early on that she wanted to journal about her experiences in a way that connected to her faith.

Pope Francis wants church to put Christ at its center, author says

People who see Pope Francis’ efforts to reform the Catholic Church as primarily structural changes are missing the point, according to author Austen Ivereigh.

A variety of offerings for the readers on your Christmas list

A selection of three books that would make good gifts

Retired pastor authors first mystery novel set in Chicago

Father Dominic Grassi knows the value of a good story. Shortly into his ministry, he noticed people were not really listening to his homilies. To get their attention he started telling stories. It worked.

Wise men and women offer good books for Christmas

The newest thousand pages from Walter Isaacson, Diana Gabaldon or Stephen King is always a welcome Christmas gift, but when it comes to spiritual reading, give me the briefer book, with short chapters and simple, thoughtful ideas.

Inspirational children’s books will make great gifts for Christmas

The following books are suitable for Christmas giving:
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