Bernadette Salapare Articles

United Arab Emirates Officially Opens Interfaith Complex Housing, "Abrahamic Family House"
The Abrahamic Family House in the United Arab Emirates officially opened on Mar. 1. It was the country’s first-ever purpose-built synagogue designed by Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye. 
Catholic Church Allegedly Using Death of Pedophile to Protect Him from Lawsuits
The Catholic church is attempting to use the passing of a pedophile who had been imprisoned for the molestation of 17 children to protect itself from additional civil claims brought out by survivors of the abuse he committed. 
First Presbyterian Church to Celebrate Annual World Mission Conference
The celebration of First Presbyterian Church’s 2023 World Mission Conference will be held from Thursday, Mar. 2, to Sunday, Mar. 5. The church is inviting people to participate in their conference to reflect and be reminded of the power that comes from cooperating as the body of Christ. 
Mayfield Congregational United Church of Christ to Welcome Visitors During World Day of Prayer
The Sycamore’s Mayfield Congregational United Church of Christ will open its church for visitors in the celebration of the World Day of Prayer. The event will be on Friday, Mar. 3, and has a theme of “I Have Heard About Your Faith” from Ephesians 1:15 through 19. 
Mennonite Church USA to Host Youth & Young Adult Climate Summit in July
Mennonite Church USA will be collaborating with other organizations such as Mennonite Creation Care Network and Anabaptist Climate Collaborative to host the Youth & Young Adult Climate Summit in July. These organizations aim to give the attendees a thorough understanding of the crisis posed by ... 
Thousands of Indians Christians Participate at Historic Delhi Gathering to Call Attention of Government Following Christian Violence
Twenty-two thousand Christians from various denominations from all over India gathered at Jantar Mantar, a historic observatory, to protest the persecution of Christians in the country. They want the government to hear their cries and intervene and take steps to ensure the safety and security of ... 
Diocese of San Diego Rejects Lawsuit's Allegations of Hiding Assets from Sexual Abuse Victims
The Diocese of San Diego has responded to charges made in a lawsuit that it restructured diocesan properties to conceal assets from victims of sexual abuse. The lawsuit attempts to invalidate each transaction and place them under the jurisdiction of the diocese's leader, Cardinal Robert McElroy, ... 
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John To Auction Gerald Squires' Paintings
Around 34 churches were sold by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John to compensate the abused victims in Mount Cashel Orphanage. One of the churches is the Mary Queen of the World Roman Catholic Cathedral. Since the Archdiocese sold it, the paintings inside the church made by a well-known ... 
Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Responds to Recent Attacks, Insults of Daniel Ortega
The exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua, Silvio Báez, responded to the insults and attacks made by the dictator of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, by calling him "corrupt and criminal" and denouncing the authority Jesus granted to his church. 
Church, Public Officials in Elora and Fergus Gathered to Offer Prayers to Ukraine
On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a few Elora and Fergus residents and pastors from various local churches offered their prayers to the people of Ukraine. Political and religious leaders from across the world also gathered in prayer to memorialize those who had lost their ...













