Lent is a time of conversion, Baltimore archbishop says at Ash Wednesday Mass

Archbishop Lori explains that Lent is a time to turn away from sin and self-centeredness.
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Sister Regina Loughlin, D.C., dies

A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Regina Loughlin was offered Jan. 5 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
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Is this the best explanation the papal theologian can offer?

Pope Benedict XVI's announcement of his intention to resign is truly a startling development, but perhaps it does show that, in the words of Cardinal Dolan, God really is in charge.
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Father appalled by reasons for the exclusion of women as priests

As a Catholic and a father of four girls, I have struggled to explain to my daughters why their Church excludes them from the priesthood.
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Catholic Review article is embarrassing

The article “Why not women priests?” breaks new ground in bringing forth arguments that support an all-male clergy.
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Local Catholics recall brushes with Pope Benedict XVI

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have fond memories of encountering Pope Benedict XVI.
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Writers question editorial choices

Every week we pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and the religious life. In light of this, we feel compelled to write to question the editorial choices of your newspaper.
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Writer is shocked by what he read

I am sometimes surprised by what I read in the Catholic Review, but I don’t ever remember being shocked.
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Precedence provides no blueprint for pope’s resignation, local historian says

Father Michael J. Roach is among the likely very few who claim not to have been surprised by Pope Benedict’s Feb. 11announcment of his resignation.
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Valentine’s Day in Black and White

 This Valentine’s Day, while everyone else is wearing red and exchanging gifts, Patrick and I will be celebrating the love we share in black and white.  We aren’t cynics who perceive Valentine’s Day to be the artificial byproduct of commercial glut.  In fact, we look forward to honoring the patron
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Grazie, Papa

  I join the rest of the world today in complete disbelief about the news I heard the minute after my alarm radio went off: Pope Benedict plans to resign. As the historians assess his legacy, I'm reflecting on the blessing of a few encounters with the man who benefited from
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Archbishop Lori reflects on Pope Benedict’s legacy

Archbishop Lori expresses his appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI.
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