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February 28, 2014

Mid-Atlantic Congress 2014

Introduction: Food for the Journey As a kid growing up in the mid-West, I sometimes found myself on long car trips with my parents. In the days before the inter-state highway system, with service plazas featuring food and fuel, I used to sit in the back seat of mom and dad’s 1958 Ford, wondering if we’d...
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Despite HUD funding recall, Catholic agencies say services continue as planned

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore does not expect its programs to be affected by the recall of federal funding Baltimore City distributed to the agency, said John Schiavone, St. Vincent de Paul CEO.
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Answered prayers

I guess there really is no such thing as a reset after something terrible happens. Many of you read my previous post on the loss of my neighbor, Ms. Rose. Not long after, on of my aunts, Hilarie, had a heart attack and was hospitalized. She also required surgery. Luckily,
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The appraisal

“The appraiser is coming on Tuesday,” Patrick told me.“But that’s less than a week away!” I replied. “We have so much to do to get ready!”The re-fi papers had gone through.  We couldn’t turn back.  A better mortgage could offer us a better life by saving us a sizable sum
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Reach out and touch a real someone

There is a second set of reading glasses in my car – and other spares littering my work station, home office and easy chair.
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Sister Mary Augusta Von Drehle, D.C., dies

A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary Augusta Von Drehle was offered Feb. 22.
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Unseemly partners in minimum wage issue

In the minimum wage debate, I cannot support the Archdiocese of Baltimore standing silently with political leaders who advocate late term abortion and gay marriage.
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Mid-Atlantic Congress nurtures ministry of church leaders

The Mid-Atlantic Congress for Pastoral Leaders is designed to strengthen pastoral ministers from parishes, schools and representatives.
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Mount St. Mary’s University partners with Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Mount St. Mary’s University has partnered with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office to teach law enforcement officers best practices when encountering people with intellectual disabilities.
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Thumbs up for Pope Francis

You often hear from business experts and successful people that image is everything and attitude matters.Pope Francis, the world’s 266th pontiff, may not lead a Fortune 500 company, but the former Buenos Aires prelate is in the business of building up the Catholic Church and spreading the Gospel message.It’s estimated
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Lessons in style: Pope’s gestures, choices are teaching moments

From the moment Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he signaled his pontificate would bring some style differences.
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Rape awareness should grow, Anne Arundel County exec tells Spalding women

Appointed to Anne Arundel County’s highest position last year, Neuman was raped at age 18 by a home intruder.
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