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San Jose Catholic Art & Music

A tale of two statues

By now, many of you have probably seen this statue of Blessed John Paul II. I will kindly call it very unattractive. Bear in mind that as a rule,...
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Local Taize prayer and worship

Ecumenical in character, global in reach, Taize prayer and worship is geared to the youth -and to the young at heart- anywhere, toward the goal of...
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John Angotti in Orlando

Music missionary and excellent crooner -John Angotti- recently performed for the Parish Religious Education Program [PREP] students of Holy Family...
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John Angotti in Concert tonight!

Music missionary throughout the world, John Angotti, is performing live at the Holy Family Parish Life Center in SW Orlando tonight at 7pm. Doors...
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What is a Christmas creche and how did this tradition begin?

One of the most dear Catholic customs -the Christmas creche- has played an essential role in churches, homes and communities since the Middle Ages...
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What is the tradition of the Babe in the crib?

While they trusted that God was with them -Emmanuel- the Holy Babe's parents received their child immersed in adversity, during a forced pilgrimage...
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Pope and artists renew relationship

Seeking to renew the historical relationship between the Catholic Church and artists, Pope Benedict XVI invited over 260 well-known artists from...
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The Basilica Choir, Brass and Percussion Ensemble on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:30pm

Featuring this year the famous Gloria by John Rutter for choir, brass, organ and percussion, the Shrine Choir -now the Basilica Choir- celebrates...
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One small world, One great God

Over two decades ago, a young fan with long hair and a wild look attended a concert by a famous new wave rock band in Poland, just as the doors to...
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Orientale Lumen: Icon of Sts. Peter and Andrew - the first called

A masterpieces currently on exhibition at the Basilica's Art Museum near Walt Disney World, the Icon of the Holy Brother Apostles by master...
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