Glen Burnie parishioner answers call of Little Sisters

Angela Conti, 23, plans to enter the Little Sisters of the Poor as a postulant in October. She previously worked at St. Martin's Home for the Aged.
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Pope’s encyclical sparks important discussion

“Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude.”
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Clergy assignments announced for July 2015

Among Archbishop William E. Lori's latest appointments is the new pastor for St. Ignatius in Baltimore.
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Tri, tri again!

They were lined up on the Perryville Community Park dock at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11th. There were a  little more than 50 of them -- men wearing skin tight black suits and neon green swim caps. A man on a bullhorn was counting down from 30 seconds.
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Crabs may taste best at the beach, but we’ll take them however they come

Every year when we go to the beach we pick one night and get steamed crabs.This year, though, the week got away from us and—as so often seems to happen on vacation—we ran out of times to eat. So we decided not to buy crabs.Our sons were disappointed.“But Mama,” I
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Media-savvy bishop-designate gets appointment in Los Angeles

Father Robert E. Barron, a media savvy priest, will be moving to the heart of the television industry.
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World’s mayors head to Vatican, vow to tackle climate change, poverty

City mayors from around the world gathered at the Vatican to pledge they will take real action on climate change and poverty.
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Deacon John Parrish remembered for hands-on style

A funeral Mass for Deacon John Parrish, who ministered at Resurrection of Our Lord in Laurel for 16 years, was offered June 10 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Charlotte, N.C.
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Pornography is sexualizing nation’s children, say speakers

Pornography is sexualizing the innocence of the nation's young children, causing a race to adulthood before the end of childhood. "Our entire culture is getting our girls porn ready," said Gail Dines, a professor of sociology and women's studies. "It hypersexualizes them at a young age."
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When one teaches, two learn at summer camp for homeless kids

Camp St. Vincent helps 96 percent of its campers maintain or increase their reading skills. Sixty-four percent keep or build their math skills.
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Movie Review: ‘Trainwreck’

The self-deprecation in the title of this raunchy romantic comedy, a vehicle for stand-up comedienne Amy Schumer, is warranted
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Deacon Bee remembered as a ‘walking homily’

Deacon James Edward Bee, who served the parishioners of St. Ann in Baltimore for nearly 30 years, was remembered for his working understanding of the concept of holiness, and the efficacy it brought to his ministry. A funeral Mass will be offered July 25 at St. Ann for Deacon Bee, who died July 17.
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