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Sculptural furniture and French oak panelling define this plush family office in Amsterdam, which has been renovated by local studio Framework. Located in the centre of the city, on the second floor of an office building that dates back to 1910, the workspace belongs to a family business. Top image: sculptural furniture and artworks were sourced by Framework in collaboration with the client. Above: a custom brass desk anchors one of the four private offices. The 220-square-metre space consists ...

(Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels) By Gina Christian • Posted April 23, 2021 Backlash over a recent statement by the Vatican on same-sex unions shows the Catholic Church and secular society have radically different views of human sexuality, said a leading pastoral expert. Last month, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) stated while “persons with homosexual inclinations” should be “(welcomed) with respect and sensitivity,” blessings of same-sex unions are “illicit,” since...

RACINE — Hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination appointments have gone unfilled in Racine. The city’s health department reports that it transferred 510 doses to other providers because there were so many unfilled appointments at Festival Hall the week of April 12, in addition to 93 cancellations or no-shows that week at the Festival Hall vaccination site. The week prior, there were only 217 cancellations or no shows and zero transfers of doses. Bowersox “In order for us to get control ...

RACINE — Hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination appointments have gone unfilled in Racine. The city’s health department reports that it transferred 510 doses to other providers because there were so many unfilled appointments at Festival Hall the week of April 12, in addition to 93 cancellations or no-shows that week at the Festival Hall vaccination site. The week prior, there were only 217 cancellations or no shows and zero transfers of doses. Bowersox “In order for us to get control ...

Online day of renewal with the theme ‘Continuing conversion’ Wednesday, April 7, 2021 5:25 PM Fr. Tim Furlow Continuing conversion is the theme as Father Tim Furlow, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Northwest Portland, leads an online day of renewal Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m.-3:15 p.m. The Western Oregon Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service Team has organized the retreat, which is free of charge. Dave and Dawn Bentz will provide music. ...

‘A joy to see all of you here,’ Cardinal O’Malley tells flock on Easter By Gal Tziperman Lotan and Sofia Saric Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent,Updated April 4, 2021, 1 hour ago Email to a Friend Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley delivers his Homily while celebrating Easter Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff A year ago, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley noted, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South...

BOSTON -- Priests from across the archdiocese gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on March 30 to renew their priestly vows and witness the blessing of the sacred oils at the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Seán P. OMalley.

Parishioners walk on the snow-cleared parking lot of St. Patrick Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to assemble in winter for Mass outdoors. (Courtesy of St. Patrick Parish) Editors note: A year after churches locked down because of the coronavirus pandemic, we asked two writers to reflect on why they have or have not returned to in-person church. Hosffman Ospino has "returned" to Mass celebrated outdoors, even in winter, while Julie Rubio sees herself fasting from in-person M...

RACINE — Jeremy Laffin, owner and pharmacist at Racine Hometown Pharmacy, walked back and forth. He spent a few minutes behind the pharmacist’s counter, preparing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. When he left the counter, he administered the vaccine to incoming patients. Laffin would do this on Tuesday until all 96 appointments the pharmacy had booked for that day were fulfilled. This week, Laffin said the pharmacy has a total of 300 vaccines to administer, not including the hundred it ...

St. Patrick Catholic School’s annual Blarney Bash is turning into a Blarney Dash this year. A virtual 5K race is being added to the schools largest fundraiser of the year, which also includes an online auction and a raffle through the Knights of Columbus. St. Patricks, located at 1800 S. Grand Ave., serves a student population where nearly all have high financial need. Proceeds from the Blarney Bash fund needed supplies and equipment for students and teachers and help to provide scholar...