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December 4, 2013

The Joy of the Gospel

Just last week Pope Francis issued an extraordinary document called “Gaudium Evangelii,” meaning “The Joy of the Gospel.”
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Catholic Charities’ annual breakfast highlights organization’s work

Archbishop Lori says the work of Catholic Charities has touched so many lives in "very, very profound ways."
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Catholic leaders say stormwater fee needs mending

UPDATED to reflect a change in the total assessment to parishes and schools.
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Immaculate Conception observed Dec. 9 this year

Because the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception falls on the second Sunday of Advent this year, the celebration will be observed the following day, Dec. 9.
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Sugar plums – and fried dough: Summer tradition on Christmas menu in Bradshaw

The first year she made fried dough at the parish carnival, Victoria Falcone couldn's give it away.
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In conversations with parishioners, pope reveals he once was a bouncer

In addition to having worked sweeping floors and running tests in a chemical laboratory as a teenager, Pope Francis revealed he also used to work as a bouncer.
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The Clothing Wars, Part I

It began with a bargain – bribery, really.“Collin, if you get yourself dressed for school, I’ll get you a donut.”I know what you’re thinking – bad parenting – and in many ways, you’re correct. Promising food as a quid pro quo token is a big no-no. Offering a sugar-laden pastry
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‘Tis the season for giving: Check out these parish gift shops

Skip the crowded shopping malls this holiday season and visit parish gift shops instead.
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Schools roundup: Mount St. Joseph names new athletic complex

Here is a collection of school news from around the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Five priests share their advice for slowing down in Advent

The Christmas season is referred to in song as the most wonderful time of the year.
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Remembering and praying through our life story with our Christmas tree

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go....Three weeks from today. Once again, it's so hard to believe how time flies. We decorated our house during Thanksgiving week to be ready for the baby shower we had for our daughter Meighan last Saturday. George and Joseph set up
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