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    From oil changes to brotherhood: Local men to gather at ‘Forge Night’
    Local News, News
    From oil changes to brotherhood: Local men to gather at ‘Forge Night’
    May 09, 2025
    At 6:30 p.m. Monday, the parking lot of Open Arms Community Church, 71 Congress St., won’t just be full of cars — it’ll be full of men learning how to...
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    Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday
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    Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday
    May 09, 2025
    ERIE — A special Mass for Pope Leo XIV will be celebrated by Bishop Lawrence T. Persico at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St., E...
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    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    May 09, 2025
    The selection of Pope Leo XIV — the former CardinalRobert Prevost— as the firstU.S.-born leader of theCatholic Churchhas great potential to energize C...
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    Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
    News, World
    Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
    NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press 
    May 08, 2025
    VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and di...
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    Heeding the call
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    Heeding the call
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 05, 2025
    Since he was a young boy, John Kearns felt called toward a life of serving others. Kearns has been very active throughout the Bradford community throu...
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    ‘Round the Square: Politics and religion
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: Politics and religion
    Apr 29, 2025
    DON’T: We’re always told that two topics to stay away from in polite company are politics and religion. In 2022, the Pew Research Center assembled som...
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    Alarm sounded against rising antisemitism
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    Alarm sounded against rising antisemitism
    CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    Apr 24, 2025
    HARRISBURG— Eighty years after the last Jews were liberated from Nazi camps in Europe, Pennsylvania continues to honor the survivors and lives lost du...
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    As we look to a new pope, don’t think that Christ plays politics
    Opinion, Сolumns
    As we look to a new pope, don’t think that Christ plays politics
    PATRICK TUOHEY Kansas City Star 
    Apr 23, 2025
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TNS) — The passing ofPope Francisand the conclave to elect a successor will fascinate many Americans. There are already articles lis...
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    Francis was the right pope for a declining church
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Francis was the right pope for a declining church
    DAVID MILLS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Apr 22, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (TNS) — "It's true that if you venture out onto the street, the same thing could happen to you as could happen to anyone: you could have an...
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    Pope Francis tributes flood in from Pennsylvania congressional delegation, Gov. Josh Shapiro
    News, PA State News, World
    Pope Francis tributes flood in from Pennsylvania congressional delegation, Gov. Josh Shapiro
    BENJAMIN KAIL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Apr 22, 2025
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill honored the life and inclusive papacy of Pope Francis, whose death at 88 the day aft...
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    Pope Francis dies Monday at 88; local reaction to pope’s passing
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    Pope Francis dies Monday at 88; local reaction to pope’s passing
    Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 21, 2025
    Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, passed Monday morning at the age of 88. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a son of Italian immigrants, i...
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    Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion
    Apr 21, 2025
    AsJorge Mario Bergoglioprepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis. That choice was a tribute toSt. Francisof Assisi and set the stage...
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    Columnist Deb Wuethrich’s new book launches Monday at Portville Library
    Local News, News
    Columnist Deb Wuethrich’s new book launches Monday at Portville Library
    Apr 11, 2025
    OLEAN, N.Y. — Olean Times Herald and Bradford Era columnist Deb Wuethrich has released a new book, “Chased by Demons, Caught by Grace — Winning Psycho...
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    You shouldn’t buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics
    News, World
    You shouldn’t buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics
    SILVIA STELLACCI and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press 
    Apr 07, 2025
    ASSISI, Italy (AP) — With the upcoming canonization of its first millennial saint, the Catholic Church has turned to police in Italy to investigate th...
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    BACA hopes to buy First United Methodist Church
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    BACA hopes to buy First United Methodist Church
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    Apr 04, 2025
    There’s no place like home. After years of renting space in First United Methodist Church, Bradford Area Christian Academy hopes to stay put. “We are ...
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    Evangelical exchange
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    Evangelical exchange
    Apr 04, 2025
    First Baptist Church of Bradford and Open Arms Community Church have swapped sacred spaces just in time for a significant service in the Christian fai...
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    Abbott, Kerner-Arnett to receive BCPAC’s 2025 Jackie Award
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    Abbott, Kerner-Arnett to receive BCPAC’s 2025 Jackie Award
    Mar 26, 2025
    Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center (BCPAC) announced Kevin Abbott and Diane Kerner-Arnett will both receive the organization’s Jackie Award,...
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    Guest Comment: Democracy’s principles and values are our civic lifeblood
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Guest Comment: Democracy’s principles and values are our civic lifeblood
    JOHN M. CLELAND Special to The Era 
    Mar 14, 2025
    When the county is in turmoil and awash in frustration, suspicion and anger it may help to think about basic principles — to think about those ideas t...
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    Church takes Ash Wednesday to the Streets
    Local News, News
    Church takes Ash Wednesday to the Streets
    Feb 27, 2025
    On March 5, Ash Wednesday, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension will offer “Ashes to Go,” a modern approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, f...
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    U.S. Christian population has declined for years. A new survey shows that drop leveling off
    Nation & World, News
    U.S. Christian population has declined for years. A new survey shows that drop leveling off
    TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press 
    Feb 26, 2025
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing, according t...
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    ‘Shrek the Musical JR.’ at Elk Co. theater camp
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    ‘Shrek the Musical JR.’ at Elk Co. theater camp
    May 22, 2025
    The Elk County Council on the Arts is ogre-the-moon to announce its Summer Theater Camp production of “Shrek the Musical JR.” Get ready for a swamp lo...
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    Art in the Wilds announces artists’ selection
    Local News
    Art in the Wilds announces artists’ selection
    May 22, 2025
    KANE — Forty artists hailing from Erie to Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and across New York’s southern tier have been selected to participate in the 19th...
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    Celebration prompts silly smiles
    Local News
    Celebration prompts silly smiles
    May 22, 2025
    Bradford Ecumenical Home recently celebrated National Long Term Nursing Care Week. Among many activities planned throughout the week, residents and st...
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    Owls name prom royalty
    Local News
    Owls name prom royalty
    May 22, 2025
    Mayla Smith and Carson Bishop were named queen and king of Bradford Area High School's prom on May 3. After graduation, Smith will attend Pitt-Bradfor...
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    Duke Center Food Pantry open Tuesday
    Local News
    Duke Center Food Pantry open Tuesday
    May 22, 2025
    DUKE CENTER — The Duke Center United Methodist Church Food Pantry will be open 10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 26 Oil Valley Road. Pre-r...
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    Port Wine Walk proceeds passed on
    Local News
    Port Wine Walk proceeds passed on
    May 22, 2025
    Port Allegany Wine Walk founders and organizers George and Susan Riley attended Port Allegany Women's Club’s monthly meeting to present checks to the ...
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