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March 08, 2026

Salvation Army arrives in US; John of God born

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, March 08, 2026Twitter
Kim Simmons, a bellringer for the Salvation Army, greets people as she collects donations in her red kettle on Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2017, in Hallandale, Florida.
Kim Simmons, a bellringer for the Salvation Army, greets people as she collects donations in her red kettle on Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2017, in Hallandale, Florida. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including the death of Civilla Durfee Martin, the birth of St. John of God, and the arrival of the Salvation Army in the United States.

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