Jill Rice

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Jill Rice

Jill Rice is a 2022-23 O’Hare Fellow at America. She is the SEO and Analytics Associate at America.

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Arts & CultureTelevision

More than a race: This Tour de France is about teamwork and drama.

Jill RiceJuly 14, 2023

A new Netflix series about the Tour de France highlights the human dramas behind the race.

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FaithFaith in Focus

New York City’s Catholic Underground is an experience of church like no other

Jill RiceJune 30, 2023

At Catholic Underground in New York City, hosted by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, I experienced a Holy Hour followed by an exhibit of Catholic art and artists.

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FaithScripture Reflections

Lessons from Abraham and Sarah on facing the unknown

Jill RiceJune 26, 2023

A Reflection for Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time, by Jill Rice

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FaithScripture Reflections

The Holy Trinity’s role in human history

Jill RiceMay 27, 2023

A Reflection for Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter, by Jill Rice

Women leaders, who were part of a delegation to Rome with Catholic Extension, stand at the beginning of a news conference at the Vatican April 27, 2023. Pictured from left to right are: Melva Arbelo; Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity; Teresian Sister Clarice Suchy; Sister Norma Pimentel, a member of the Missionaries of Jesus; Sister Fatima Santiago, a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; Sister Marie-Paule Willem, a Franciscan Missionary of Mary; and Jean Fedigan. (CNS

FaithFaith in Focus

What convinced me that we need more women leading at the Vatican

Jill RiceMay 05, 2023

I am usually not one to call for big changes or support radical ideas. If the church has worked this way for 2,000 years, I used to think, who are we to change it now?

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FaithScripture Reflections

Bound to a new law

Jill RiceMay 01, 2023

A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter, by Jill Rice

FaithScripture Reflections

We are those who have betrayed Jesus, just as Judas did

Jill RiceApril 04, 2023

A Reflection for Tuesday of Holy Week, by Jill Rice

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FaithFaith in Focus

Praying for a child who has left the faith? Join the St. Monica club.

Jill RiceMarch 31, 2023

The St. Monica Ministry is composed mostly of mothers but welcomes anyone who wishes to meet regularly to pray for people who have left the Catholic Church.