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November 1, 2016

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.

November 1, 2016

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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November 1, 2016

Remembering Georgie on All Souls Day

All Souls Day used to be about all souls—not anyone in particular.Then three years ago our nephew’s heart stopped beating on Halloween, just a few weeks before he was due to be born. We spent All Saints Day waiting, praying, grieving. Then on All Souls Day Georgie was born, and

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October 31, 2016

Priests to celebrate Masses outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy

Priests in central Italy were instructed to celebrate Mass outdoors following another devastating earthquake that rocked the region.

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October 31, 2016

As Cubs chaplain, Joliet priest cares for ‘spiritual needs’ of players

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would do this with the Cubs and be a priest,” said Father Masters.

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October 31, 2016

Mosaic for Trinity Dome seen as ‘crowning jewel’ for national shrine

The national shrine will mark the centennial of the laying of its foundational stone in 2020.

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October 31, 2016

Pope, Lutheran leaders begin Reformation commemoration with prayer

Pope Francis insisted that Catholics and Lutherans must “look with love and honesty at our past, recognizing error and seeking forgiveness.”

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October 31, 2016

Frederick County youths practice corporal works at New Cathedral Cemetery

“I could be playing video games right now,” said Chris Kennedy, “but I chose to come down here because it’s the right thing to do.”

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October 31, 2016

All Saints Day is holy day of obligation in 2016

All Saints Day, a feast set aside by the Catholic Church to honor saints known and unknown, will be celebrated Nov. 1.

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October 28, 2016

Movie Review: ‘Keeping Up With the Joneses’

Despite its celebration of the lives of honest, decent, maritally committed suburbanites, however, awkward handling causes both the film’s upright message and its humor to fall flat.

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