Birmingham
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Centennial of a murder: The priest, the Klan and a wedding remembered
By CHAI BRADY, Catholic News Service
Published August 13, 2021Irish Father James E. Coyle faced prejudice and threats and ministered during the height of the Spanish flu pandemic. One hundred years ago, he was shot and killed by a Protestant minister in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Birmingham conference examines depth of black-white divide in U.S.
By MARY DILLARD, Catholic News Service
Published March 17, 2016BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CNS)—Religious leaders, civic leaders and community members came together March 3-4 for a conference on “Black & White in America: How Deep the Divide?” in Birmingham. Held at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, the conference addressed the need for racial reconciliation in the United States and the path to that reconciliation. Last […] Full Story
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Birmingham Conference To Offer Music Ministry Renewal
Published May 7, 2009
The Foundation for Liturgical Music (FLM) is sponsoring its 13th annual music conference, Music Ministry Series, MMS XIII, on Thursday to Saturday, June 25-27, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Birmingham. The theme for this year’s conference is “Renewed by the Spirit: Transform Us Within.” FLM is a nonprofit ecumenical organization, which […] Full Story
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Paul Wilkes To Speak On Empowering Catholics
Published October 19, 2006
Paul Wilkes, best-selling author, film director and guest lecturer, will offer a daylong Saturday workshop for church leaders and a two-day parish mission at Our Lady of the Valley Church Oct. 28-30. Wilkes has spent the past seven years traveling the country, researching and writing about the traits of excellence found in American churches. As […] Full Story