A quick response from firefighters and parishioners spared St. Pancras Church from severe damage after a bell tower fire; though the church lost power for several hours, Mass continued uninterrupted.

In Jamaica, authorities are investigating the desecration of a statue at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, where vandals damaged the hands and face early Tuesday morning.

At St. Gregory the Great Church in Bellerose, parishioners meet monthly to bond over faith and books, with one dedicated volunteer standing out for her deep, longstanding commitment to the community, making her this month's Pulse of the Parish.

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