Religious patch cracks left in wake of disaster

When the Benedictine monks in Norcia led prayers before the ruins of their medieval city, they showed one way the church steps into action in times of crisis.
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Stakes raised on freedom

By suggesting that the government be free to force people of faith to violate their consciences, the USCCR report puts all our charitable works at risk.
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Names & Numbers: All Souls tribute

With All Souls Day Nov. 2, this installment is dedicated to lay contributors to the Archdiocese of Baltimore who died or were memorialized in the last year.
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Dominicans help others seek out the saints in a tough election season

Days before the election, the feast of All Saints helped the Dominican House of Studies provide some respite for the weary.
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Mercy at work

On Oct. 17, I sustained a concussion when a metal fence collapsed on me. It brought with it a guy who was about a foot taller than me. It was a freak accident, but one that landed me in the hospital. I don’t remember much of the first
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Mount St. Joseph’s cross country unity extends to injured cafeteria staffer

The prayer circle of the Mount St. Joseph High School cross country team grew a little wider Nov. 1.
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Photography and the Saints

One of the best things about our Catholic faith is the gift and example of the saints. We have so many saints to look to for inspiration: and all kinds of “patron saints” as we call them to intercede for us and help us in particular needs. St. Anthony of
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Six dead following crash in front of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Parish

A school bus collided with a commuter bus early Nov. 1 in front of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Parish, killing six.
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Why You Should Vote – Even When It Feels Like It Doesn’t Make a Difference

When I was a child, Election Day was one of my favorite days of the year. My grandfather was a local elected official, so for the kids in our family, Election Day not only meant NO SCHOOL, it meant the excitement of holding signs while shouting out, “Vote for my
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

God is powerful, he sustains all things but he knows us and loves us as individuals.
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Pope offers new beatitudes for saints of a new age

The saints are blessed because they were faithful and meek and cared for others, Pope Francis said.
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Catholic Church never likely to ordain women, pope says

The Catholic Church insistence that it cannot ordain women to the priesthood and episcopacy is a teaching likely to last forever, Pope Francis said.
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