Tompkins-Tioga Features
- May 1, 2012
- Chrism Mass draws many from Tier
Father William Moorby has served in Tioga County for nearly two decades. Even though he's situated well over 100 miles from Rochester, the distance hasn't deterred him from regularly appearing at a special Holy Week liturgy.
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- April 5, 2012
- Lenten opportunities abound in Tier
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Lent calls us to go the extra mile, to stretch repeatedly beyond our normal faith practices. Thanks to offerings from Southern Tier parishes, bundles of opportunities have existed to help achieve this ideal.
Activities in the Tier this past Lenten season have included:
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- February 21, 2012
- Tioga youths join forces for food fast
After going without food for 24 hours and sleeping overnight in a self-constructed box, Tiffany Czebiniak feels fortunate that her exposure to homelessness and hunger was relatively short.
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- January 17, 2012
- 'Knit-wits' intertwine in Ithaca
Ever met any kids who were proud to be known as nitwits? By tacking on the letter "K," a group at Immaculate Conception School has nixed the insult aspect of that word. Meet the "Knit-Wits," the Ithaca elementary school's knitting and crocheting club.
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- December 8, 2011
- Tompkins groups lend prayerful aid
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You, or a loved one, may be facing a surgery, injury or illness. Or grieving a death. Perhaps there is a marital, family or financial struggle. A mental or emotional hardship. An addiction. A crisis of faith.
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- October 28, 2011
- 'We're going to come through this'
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OWEGO -- There's no real need to wipe one's shoes before entering the Donovan residence -- or just about any other nearby home, for that matter. It's hard to create fresh dirt tracks when filth is already so pervasive.
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- October 28, 2011
- Catholic Charities helps provide relief team
With the assistance of Catholic Charities, some badly needed manpower will aid in the Southern Tier flood-relief effort in upcoming months.
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- August 26, 2011
- Nun follows God's call to Africa
Listening to God can bring you to some interesting places, as Sister Mary Felice has found out.
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- July 18, 2011
- Ithaca food pantry fills vital need
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Volunteer support has nearly tripled during the 13-year existence of Immaculate Conception Food Pantry.
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- May 2, 2011
- Woman's unique life path leads to vocation
Sally Leyda has lived quite the full life thus far. She's survived breast cancer; worked as a hairdresser, nurse, campground manager and security officer; resided in Arizona and Alaska for extended periods; and explored much of the rest of the world by camper and backpack.
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