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January 25, 2013

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the Court of Appeals Decision in the Merzbacher Case

After having met with several survivors of John Merzbacher since arriving to Baltimore in May 2012, I have come to some understanding of both the terrible acts committed by Merzbacher and the impact of his horrific crimes on those he abused. I am grateful for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision and hope that...
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Merzbacher to remain in jail

The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Jan. 25 in Richmond, Va., that John Merzbacher must remain in prison.
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Seven sites available for Year of Faith indulgence

Updated: Archbishop William E. Lori designated seven churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as sites where Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence.
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The economy of space

  Collin has just finished his first semester of preschool, leaving me with a file cabinet’s worth of art projects. It’s exciting to pick him up and receive visual and tangible evidence that he is learning (along with a globs of wet glue and dusting of glitter and feathers to decorate
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St. Joan of Arc School installs science lab

St. Joan of Arc School purchased LabLearner, which has enhanced students' learning of science.
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Time to check your vision – on health

It’s a brand new year! The perfect time for a “vision” check. I’m not talking about your annual eye exam. Rather, I mean it’s time to look yourself in the eye, take stock and assess your self-health vision for a healthier, happier you in 2013.
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The real heroes are in the classroom

Super Bowl Week is upon us. Everything that is grand about the experiment that is the United States – ambition, collaboration, courage, discipline – will be on display in New Orleans.
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February a month of celebration

February, which is Black History Month, ushers in a host of celebrations within the African American Catholic community.
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Life issues: Related, yet distinct

Some issues are typically partisan – gun control, abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty – with Republicans and Democrats coming down clearly on opposite sides of an issue. The problem is that it’s really not that simple.
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Welcoming strangers

A 7-year-old boy runs into McDonald’s, quivering with anticipation. It is his birthday and his mother told him he could have anything he wanted. So he orders not one, but two of his favorites.
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2013

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are celebrating Catholic Schools Week from January 27 through February 2. Catholic schools will celebrate with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and the community. Special activities include an opening Mass followed by fireworks starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th at St....
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