the Holy Family

noun

: Jesus Christ, his mother Mary, and her husband Joseph

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In an interview with Vatican News, the Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest of the Church of the Holy Family, the only Roman Catholic church in Gaza, says Pope Francis has called from the hospital at 8 p.m. Gaza time every night. Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 18 Feb. 2025 The playoffs are here and the Holy Family girls hockey team is ready. Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Burial will be in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Silver Lake. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The community set up committees to handle food, shelter, health and other critical needs, said George Anton, a Gazan who shelters at the Holy Family Church. Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Within the relative safety of church walls, the Holy Family day school opened its doors again earlier this year, said Mr. Ayyad, the church official. Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Vatican envoy celebrates Mass Dozens of worshipers gathered in the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Pizzaballa and other clergy celebrated Mass. Wafaa Shurafa and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 San Antonio, Texas For hundreds of years, the home of the Alamo has adorned its iconic River Walk with Mexican Christmas lanterns believed to help light the way for the Holy Family. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 Non-cash prizes will include tickets to the San Diego Padres games and a catered dinner for 12 people at the Holy Family Center. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024

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