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Catholic bishops approve new sex-abuse reporting hotline
Religion

Catholic bishops approve new sex-abuse reporting hotline

June 12, 2019

Robert Deeley, left, Bishop of the Diocese of Portland, accompanied by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB),…

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation class
Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation class

June 12, 2019

Practicing meditation can bring a sense of calm into our lives, creating greater ease and less reactivity in the face of life’s stresses and challenges. Participants in the class will…

U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit
Religion

U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit

May 27, 2019

Terry Branstad also “expressed concerns regarding the Chinese government’s interference in Tibetan Buddhists’ freedom to organize and practice their religion,” an embassy statement said. “He encouraged the Chinese government to…

Are yoga and mindfulness in schools religious?
Religion

Are yoga and mindfulness in schools religious?

May 17, 2019

Students work on yoga postures during Mindful Studies class in 2014 at Wilson High School in Portland, Ore. The yearlong course incorporated mindfulness, yoga and meditation.Associated Press file The rise…

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11
Religion

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11

May 5, 2019

Tara Mandala will host its first open house of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11.Durango Herald file The open house will include a guided tour…

Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years
Religion

Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years

May 4, 2019

Among Americans 65 and older, church membership in 2016-18 averaged 64%, compared with 41% among those aged 18-29, according to Gallup.Associated Press file Gallup said church membership was 70% in…

Holy Week services in and around Durango
Religion

Holy Week services in and around Durango

April 14, 2019

Associated Press file 8 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional) Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.6 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday with Chancel Choir.6 p.m. Friday, Good Friday Service with music by Joyful…