Naturalizations are approved for 4,302 people whose ancestors were told in 1492 to convert to Catholicism or go into exile.

Saturday Indian Classical Music, 6:30 p.m., with Camila Celin and Roshni Thompson and Chant with Swan Kirtan. Presented by Sadhana Meditation Center and held at 1 Hills Road, Falmouth. Tickets are $20. Call Ashok Nalamalapu at 772-6898 for details. Sunday Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan, 10:10 a.m., with bagpipes. Wear a plaid garment; guest minister is […]

The number of atheists and agnostics in the incoming class exceeds the number of Catholics and Protestants.

Essentially, it is an old man’s prayer, an antidote to his mortality.

Saturday African gala, 4 to 9 p.m., featuring cultural presentations and food, a fashion show, music and dancing, The event is hosted by Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish to benefit the capital campaign and will be held at Guild Hall, part of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland. All are welcome. Suggested […]

There’s a lot to be said for starting fresh periodically, and for doing so with careful re-examination of our own choices and habits.