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March 11, 2024

'Mothering Sunday': The Lenten connection to Mother's Day

Fr. Conor McDonough, O.P., a Dominican friar based in Dublin, Ireland, discussed the history of "Mothering Sunday," observed during Lent, with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

March 11, 2024

Here's how Abe Lincoln, corned beef connoisseur, flavored America's St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Abraham Lincoln was a corned beef connoisseur and historians suggest his taste for it fueled the delicious dishes associated with St. Patrick's Day in the United States.

March 9, 2024

Iowa woman celebrates 102nd birthday by collecting canned goods for those in need: 'Very happy'

Trudy Handleman, a resident at Quartet Senior Living Village in Bettendorf, Iowa, collected 402 cans of food for her 102nd birthday. She spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about what drove her to donate.

March 8, 2024

Royal set of bagpipes owned by French king, said to be world's oldest, now on display

A set of bagpipes believed to have been created for King Louis XIV of France in the late 17th century are on display in Northumberland, England, just in time for International Bagpipe Day.

March 7, 2024

Indiana mother appeared fit and healthy before suddenly dying aboard AA flight, family and friends say

An Indiana woman who suddenly died aboard a flight from the Dominican Republic had no pre-existing conditions and kept herself in good shape, as her death remains unexplained

March 7, 2024

Here are 4 blessings people can receive during Lent, says California pastor

The liturgical season of Lent is a time for growth in four specific areas, said Pastor Wendell Vinson of Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield, California. He revealed the four gifts of faith.

March 4, 2024

100-year-old Oklahoma woman celebrates 25th actual birthday on Leap Day

Mary Lea Forsythe of Oklahoma celebrated her birthday on her actual birthday, Feb. 29, which fell on Leap Day this year. She turned 100 years old and was surrounded by loved ones.

March 3, 2024

Single mom of triplet teens refuses to throw individual sweet 16 birthday parties: 'Told them no'

A mom posted a personal story on Reddit, writing that her triplet teen girls want a big sweet 16 party – individual parties, that is. She said no, drawing reaction from over 2,000 people.

March 3, 2024

Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom celebrates community bonds: 'Wonderful tradition'

The Philadelphia Flower Show runs through March 10 and features exhibits, events, vendors, educational displays, activities for kids — and for flower fans, tons of floral fun.

March 1, 2024

Women's History Month: The 2024 theme, why we celebrate, origins of the occasion

Women's History Month is observed all through March, with International Women's Day falling on the 8th. The 2024 theme is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion."