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Nov. 22, 2025

Pastor’s influence on youths concerns some parents, community members

Sept. 29, 2025

Area churches remain vigilant after recent attacks

June 2, 2025

Local Jewish community taking precautions after recent attacks

April 21, 2025

Local Catholics remember ‘very human and fatherly’ Pope Francis

Jan. 30, 2025

A delicate peace: Locals reflect on the nascent cease-fire in Gaza

Jan. 22, 2025

‘One real, solid person’: Bishop Budde’s 1st assignment was at justice-focused downtown Toledo church

Nov. 6, 2024

Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building

June 18, 2024

City of Bryan, church dispute safety, sleeping arrangements in court

Feb. 18, 2024

Diocese declines to sell Sacred Heart Church to developer

Feb. 10, 2024

Dad's Place legal battle shines spotlight on homelessness issue

Oct. 31, 2023

Former priest at St. John's Jesuit High School placed on sexual abuse list

Oct. 22, 2023

Parishioners, leaders reflect on decision to shutter Sacred Heart Church

Oct. 10, 2023

Israel-Hamas conflict draws strong opinions from local residents, leaders

Aug. 2, 2023

Jewish Toledoans reflect as federal trial ends with death sentence

July 17, 2023

'Neo-Nazis carrying tiki torches' protest at Toledo's Love Fest, Jewish Federation campus

May 28, 2023

Following departure of controversial pastor, Epworth United Methodist tries to rebuild

April 30, 2023

Rev. Swisher bids farewell to Epworth, honored with proclamation

Feb. 4, 2023

2 local churches join new Methodist denomination

Feb. 27, 2023

Diocese of Toledo adds 3 names to its list of clergy members credibly accused of sexual abuse

May 21, 2026

Activists mark 50 years of calling for women's equality in the Catholic Church

April 2, 2026

Street preachers bring Gospel to Toledo

Jan. 15, 2026

Fabric of faith: Visions materialize in Perrysburg man's clothing brand

Sept. 6, 2025

Former addicts tell stories of finding hope through local recovery church

July 31, 2025

Six-figure renovation to bring Sandusky church up to date

July 24, 2025

Fresh start, same faith: An orthodox congregation finds a new home and patron saint

June 5, 2025

Muslims give food locally and abroad for Eid al-Adha sacrifice

May 29, 2025

Religious sisters spearhead Sylvania's largest solar project

April 10, 2025

Sentimental journey: Detroit trip preps locals for Passover in more ways than one

March 6, 2025

East meets West: Calendar and cultural crossover this Easter and Lent

Feb. 27, 2025

Time of sacrifice: Local students reflect on the season of Ramadan

Feb. 13, 2025

Culture, heritage persist at area Black churches

Jan. 16, 2025

A saint of our time: Student-designed shrine is dedicated in the Old South End

Dec. 26, 2024

Implications considerable as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa overlap

Dec. 12, 2024

Around downtown: Central city churches face unique challenges

Nov. 28, 2024

Come to the table: Perrysburg church installs new 'Last Supper'-inspired sculpture

Nov. 7, 2024

Area congregations continue long held sacred music traditions

Oct. 31, 2024

Casting out demons: Parsing the intersection of possession and mental illness

Oct. 24, 2024

Faith leaders advocate for kindness this election season

Sept. 19, 2024

Staying resilient: Native religions keep presence in area

Aug. 22, 2024

Queer and Christian: Initiative seeks to unite on Pride weekend

Aug. 6, 2024

Into the sunset: Religious figures find service doesn’t end with senior status

July 18, 2024

Unusual spaces: Worshipping in non-traditional settings

June 27, 2024

Holy Toledo! Exploring the origins of the well-known phrase

June 23, 2024

To lock or not to lock: Churches adapt building access policies for a changing world

June 9, 2024

Despite changing face of volunteerism, many churches continue successful rummage sales

April 7, 2024

Ramadan, Eid will be different this year, representatives of American Muslims for Palestine say

April 7, 2024

Eclipses have told stories of God, the universe since ancient times

March 3, 2024

Sylvania synagogue guards centuries-old Torah scroll

July 22, 2023

Sacred to secular: Former churches born again as homes, businesses

June 24, 2023

'Magic with a Message': Wauseon magician reflects on faith-infused career

June 4, 2023

Churches collaborate on renovation project to benefit Vistula neighborhood

Feb. 26, 2023

Prayers for Ukraine: Rossford's St. Michael joins worldwide reflection of anniversary of Russian invasion

Feb. 20, 2023

Holy waters: From a sprinkle to submersion, baptisms signify new life

Feb. 5, 2023

William Foster steps into the pulpit at Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church

Nov. 20, 2022

Local leaders see space for faith in exploration of universe

Nov. 13, 2022

Pastors at the polls: Clergy strive to bring a sense of calm to precincts on Election Day

Oct. 1, 2022

Retired pastor celebrates 105th birthday in Sylvania

Oct. 1, 2022

Unspoken to headline annual benefit concert Catching Up With Jack

Sept. 11, 2022

Fair pray: Area school districts, coaches anticipate little effect from school prayer ruling

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