All Hallows’ Eve
The evening of Oct. 31, which precedes All Saints’ Day; traditionally a time when the souls of the dead were said to return to their homes.

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Give us feedbackThe evening of Oct. 31, which precedes All Saints’ Day; traditionally a time when the souls of the dead were said to return to their homes.
A ninth-century deacon and religious advisor to the Emperor Charlemagne who worked to preserve classic texts, including the Collect for Purity. Feast day: May 20.
A colloquial term referring to a large or well-resourced parish.
“,Cardinal Rector,A colloquial term referring to an influential rector
A form of address for a male member of a religious order or community.
“,Butler
Outline for instruction in the Christian faith presented in a question-and-answer format.
“,Catechist,A teacher
Nonmetrical song used in liturgical worship.
“,Cantor,Singer who sets the pitch and leads the liturgical singing of psalms

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