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The Syrian theologian St. John of Damascus (ca. 680-ca. 750) opposed the Byzantine emperor in the controversy over religious images. ... more
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The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is home to the Shroud of Turin, an old linen cloth with an imprint of a man, which is believed by many to be the cloth that covered Jesus in his grave. ... more
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Click here to view a video introducing the mission and ministries of the Baptistine Sisters. (Length: 3:19 - Size: 7.32 mb) To receive a free copy of the complete DVD and more information about the Sisters of St. John the Baptist, please contact: ... more
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St. John the Beloved is the disciple John in the New Testament. ... more
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It depends on the definition of "discover". In the mid 1800s, most people believed that one could get cholera from breathing foul air. But John Snow, a physician in London, thought that cholera was transmitted through water. He wrote an assay with ... more
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Yes. Please join us for any or all of the lecture/performances. There is no fee and no need to register. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list and receive a printed schedule of this year's speakers, contact the Arts in Education Office. ... more
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The weekend of Oct. 6-7 could be a busy one at both Aqueduct and Belmont Park in New York. Breeders' Cup Preview Day is Saturday, Oct. 7 and there are reports that Pope John Paul II will celebrate Mass at Aqueduct the day before. The Pope will be ... more
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Ask anyone about nightlife in St. John's and chances are they will mention George Street, which is filled with Newfoundland Irish pubs, jazz halls and mainstream dance clubs. Other activities include taking in a play at the Arts and Culture Centre ... more
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For 22 years in the corporate world and 19 years in Toastmasters, John has taken great care to listen to his team members. Gathering the input of all to make critical decisions has proven to give him wise counsel in determining what is in the best ... more
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John Wayne Gacy, Jr. (March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer. He was convicted and later executed for the rape and murder of 33 boys and young men between 1972 and his arrest in 1978, 27 of whom he buried in a crawl space ... more
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