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September 24, 2013

Three Area Catholic Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Award

Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that three Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are among a select group of schools nationwide to receive the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. Saint Joseph School, Cockeysville, St. Margaret School, Bel Air and St. Mary’s School, Annapolis bring the total number of Catholic...
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Pope Benedict challenges atheist, says he never hid abuse cases

In a letter to an atheist Italian mathematician, retired Pope Benedict XVI defended his own handling of allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by clergy.
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Parishioners, Catholic schools participate in Day to Serve

Catholics across the Archdiocese of Baltimore were to participate in the second annual Day to Serve Sept. 15-29.
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St. Joseph, St. Margaret and St. Mary’s named Blue Ribbon Schools

St. Joseph School in Cockeysville, St. Margaret School in Bel Air and St. Mary’s Elementary School in Annapolis were named National Blue Ribbon Schools Sept. 24 by the U.S. Department of Education.
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More Blessed Teresas, please

Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was once asked if it would not be better for her to spend her time lobbying for political change than caring for those already at death’s door. Her response was “You go do that. I have been called to this ministry.”
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The definition of sin

Pope Francis is keenly aware of the church’s mission of evangelization.
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Remembering our wedding day

Nine years ago today I woke up thrilled and absolutely ready to marry John.It was a magnificent day—sunny and clear. And I knew by the end of the day I would be Mrs. John Buettner. I couldn’t wait.As impatient as I was for our life together to begin, though, I
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