Archbishop has hit the ground running

This is the first letter I have ever written to the Catholic Review.
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Disconnect between social doctrine, political practice

Stockton Bishop Stephen Blaire recently expressed concern about some national groups in the church turning the issue of religious liberty into a political fight and about Rep. Paul Ryan’s federal budget curbing increased government spending on welfare programs.
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The best feeling in the world

Since the birth of my second child five weeks ago, I’ve struggled to find a meaningful way to describe the experience for you. Our world is a revolving door with people coming and going at an astonishing rate. Nearly 50, 000 babies are born every day. So why should you
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Guest commentary: Remember veterans

Dennis Smith, director of the VA Maryland Health Care System, talks about the meaning Fourth of July has for veterans.
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Former Essex pastor to retire

Father Paul J. Henry, who served parishes in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Harford counties, is retiring, effective July 1.
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Roman holiday makes for unusual celebration day for pallium group

  ROME – Archbishop William E. Lori capped off an eventful day after receiving the pallium from Pope Benedict XVI with celebrations large and more intimate. The Baltimore archbishop, along with other archbishops from the Unites States – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver – were joined by...
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Archbishop Lori’s address on the eve of receiving pallium

On June 28, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori delivered this address on religious Liberty Most Reverend to the Religious Liberty Observatory of the Italian Ministry of External Affairs and the City of Rome
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Mountains are moving as Teresa waits for a new heart

A few weeks ago, I invited you to pray that Teresa would be listed for a heart transplant. God is so good! Prayer has moved mountains yet again for Teresa! Not only has this sweet little girl been listed to receive a transplant, but her family received the news that their
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Sí, se puede; Yes, we can

We may have heard the expression: “¡Sí, se puede!,” and wondered just what does it mean. In English, Sí, se puede means something similar to: “Yes, we can,” or “Yes, it is possible.”
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Local author finds God’s presence

I was fortunate enough to be given a copy of “I Never Really Left” by Jozef J. Goethals.
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The sad case of Karen Klein: a bullied grandmother and the collapse of authority

By now, most people have seen the heartbreaking video of Karen Klein, a bus monitor, being endlessly tormented by a group of middle school students, who mocked, poked, and threatened her. Klein does her best to ignore the taunts, but at one point, she breaks down into tears. It’s upsetting
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