Religion - The Durango Herald

Mormon baptisms of Holocaust victims draw ire

Holocaust victims, grandparents of famous figures have been baptized

DATE: Dec 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican’s saint-making office has updated its rules governing the use of relics for would-be saints, issuing detailed new guidelines Saturday that govern how body parts an...

DATE: Dec 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christmas Eve church services in Durango

First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive Dec. 23: 5:30 p.m., contemporary service. Dec. 24: 2 p.m., family worship; 3 p.m., 5 p.m., contemporary worship; 7 p.m., trad...

DATE: Dec 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope Francis suggests revision to the Lord’s Prayer

One of the best-known prayers in the English language might need an update for the sake of theological clarity, Pope Francis recently suggested in an interview. The words in the L...

DATE: Dec 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

American evangelist leads rare event in communist Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam – More than 10,000 Vietnamese filled up a stadium in a rare Christian evangelistic event led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, who said he wants the communist government to conside...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Menorah lightings planned around the world for Hanukkah

Celebrations in Vail will include menorahs made from skis

DATE: Dec 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Who are the Baha’is, why are they so persecuted?

Faith promotes racial unity, gender equality

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Presbyterian Church holds Advent sermon series

First Presbyterian Church of Durango is holding a sermon series, “What God Does with Our Waiting,” during Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, which encompasses the four Sundays p...

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Marvel church to host Christmas program

Marvel United Methodist Church will hold a community Christmas program at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School, 11274 Highway 140. The event is free and open to ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sixth annual Messiah Sing-in open to public on Dec. 10 in Cortez

The Cortez community will come together for the annual Messiah Sing-in at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at Cortez Methodist Church. The program aims to make this famous choral work accessible to...

DATE: Dec 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Europe’s Muslim population to grow, migration or not, study says

BERLIN – Europe’s Muslim population will continue to grow over the next several decades even if all immigration to the continent should stop, according to a study published Thursday. ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation retreat

A retreat to explore the art of intention through meditation, reflection and inquiry will be held Dec. 29-31 at Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Ave. All meditators are welc...

DATE: Dec 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion