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The One True Church... By Fr. Arnold Damen S.J. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The One True Church, by Fr. Arnold Damen S.J.(1815-1890) About this Article and its Author: Father Arnold Damen was born in the province of North Brabant, Holland, on March 20, 1815. He was admitted to the Society of Jesus, November 21, 1837, and was one of the band of young novices brought over to this country by Father DeSmet, renowned Jesuit missionary to the American Indians. In his illustrious career, which spanned some fifty years of apostolic work before his death on January 1, 1890, Father Damen and his companions conducted missions in nearly every principal city of the United States. He is said to have been more widely known in this country, and at one time to have exercised personally a greater influence than any bishop or priest in the Catholic Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Little wonder, f...

The amazing story of a Catholic Church in the casino town of Laughlin Nevada shall broadcast on Fox 5 News channel 9 Las Vegas Nevada on Monday May 16 2011 at 9:00 pm The story is about Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church and it's unique relationship with the Riverside Casino. Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church is the only Catholic Church in the state of Nevada and possibly in the whole world that celebrates The Catholic Mass in a Casino, with Masses in the casino showroom Saturday and Sunday. They even have their own Casino Chip- While it is not playable at the tables it sure makes for a great souvenir and conversation piece. They are available from the gift shop and/or by mail from: Saint JohnThe Baptist Catholic Church POB 31230, Laughlin, Nevada 89028-1230 If you don't belive me, you can buy one of your own. The cost is three dollars for each chip (cash or money order) and that includes a clear plastic protective case. Please $1.00 shipping for each chip ordered. If...