Parishioners stories:
Catholic bishops' influence on healthcare bill
Nov 15th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Washington - For weeks, the Catholic Church has asked its U.S. parishioners to work toward ensuring that tough language restricting federal funding of abortion is included in healthcare overhaul legislation.
Murdered nun like 'mom' to parishioner
Nov 4th, 2009 - AOL News
NAVAJO, N.M. -Sister Marguerite Bartz had worried just weeks ago about crime in the community after someone broke into the St. Berard Mission Church and stole bingo money.
Parishioners mourn fallen pastor at Sunday services in Chatham - The Star-Ledger
Oct 25th, 2009 - NJ
CHATHAM -- Morning Mass at St. Patrick's Church brought more tears and questions today from parishioners still reeling from the news that their pastor was stabbed to death days earlier...Fill-in for slain priest David Hinds asks flock to pray for suspected killer ...
Oct 25th, 2009 - NY Daily News
Parishioners returning for their first Sunday Mass at the New Jersey church where a priest was brutally stabbed to death by a janitor were told to focus on forgiveness. During a somber sermon, a priest filling in for Father Edward Hinds told St...
Hawaii evangelical churches plan election push
Oct 10th, 2009 - The Ledger
HONOLULU - In the last 50 years, religious conservatives have scored few victories in Hawaii. They did manage to oust a half-dozen pro-gay marriage lawmakers and lead...



