Lent Madness
Saints, American Christianity face off in religious March Madness alternatives
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 17, 2017
(RNS) While many approach filling out their NCAA brackets with something like religious fervor, two long-running online competitions are swapping faith for hoops.
FDR Labor Secretary Frances Perkins wins ‘Lent Madness’ tournament
By Lauren Markoe — March 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Sorry, St. Luke. A woman who wasn't even a priest -- Labor Secretary Frances Perkins -- won the final round of the "Lent Madness'' online tournament to win the coveted ''Golden Halo'' prize.
Saints compete for top ranking in ‘Lent Madness’
By Tracy Gordon — March 9, 2012
(RNS) Combining a love of sports and passion for the saints, the online "Lent Madness" competition includes 32 saints from the Episcopal calendar of saints who are eliminated one by one through online votes. By Annalisa Musarra.
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