St. Mary’s Launched Clinical Pastoral Education

St. Mary’s Launched Clinical Pastoral Education

Reno, NV…Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) in Reno launched Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a gathering on February 11.   Besides SMRMC officials and CPE (interfaith professional education for ministry) students, various religious leaders of the area belonging to diverse religions/denominations also participated in this launch.   According to Chaplain William R. Greaver III, […]

Dr. Martin Luther King Interfaith Service held in Reno

Dr. Martin Luther King Interfaith Service held in Reno

Reno, NV…Interfaith Community Memorial Service for civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Reno on January 19 began with Sanskrit mantras. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Hindu scriptures—Rig-Veda, Brahadaranyakopanishad, Bhagavad-Gita, Taittiriya Upanishad—reading in Sanskrit and then translating into English. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, […]

Governor Sandoval congratulates Rajan Zed on his “remarkable achievements”

Governor Sandoval congratulates Rajan Zed on his “remarkable achievements”

Reno, NV… Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has recognized religious statesman Rajan Zed on his “remarkable achievements”. In a signed “Certificate of Recognition” affixed with State of Nevada seal and “Presented to Rajan Zed, religious statesman of Nevada”, Sandoval wrote: “As Governor of the State of Nevada, I commend you on the extraordinary compassion and dedication […]

Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Baha’i leaders bless new Jewish synagogue in Reno

Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Baha’i leaders bless new Jewish synagogue in Reno

Reno, CA…In a remarkable interfaith gesture, leaders of various religions and denominations blessed the new building of a Jewish synagogue in Reno on October 10 evening. Religious leaders of Roman Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha’i, United Methodist, Presbyterian, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Unification Church traditions participated in the dedication ceremony […]

Governor Signs Bill Protecting Minors’ Privacy on the Internet

Governor Signs Bill Protecting Minors’ Privacy on the Internet

Sacramento, CA…California has taken a major step today to protect our children with the Governor’s signing of SB 568, a measure that increases privacy protections for minors on the internet. Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg’s measure will allow children and adolescents under the age of 18 to remove their postings on internet and social […]

Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation at end of month

Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation at end of month

Vatican City…Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement. Full text of Pope’s declaration Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the […]

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