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Dozens of Catholics arrested as they call on Congress to help ‘Dreamers’

Many of the arrested included Sisters of Mercy, who recalled the arrival of their religious order to the U.S. and their contributions to the country, and asked that the young adults they called "Dreamers" be allowed to do the same.
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‘Father Mac’ taught history, served as athletic chaplain at Loyola University Maryland

Jesuit Father Francis G. McManamin, who taught history at Loyola University Maryland but was more visible serving as a chaplain to the Greyhounds’ athletic teams, died Feb. 24.
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Catholic schoolteachers’ job fair set for March 10

The teachers' job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Immaculate Conception School in Towson. Principals and representatives from archdiocesan elementary and high schools will be on site to meet with those in attendance.
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Back in Washington after recess, members of Congress get calls on DACA

As Congress reconvened after a 10-day recess, members of both chambers received calls from Catholics around the country Feb. 26 urging them to find a legislative solution to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.
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Sen. DeGrange honored at ‘Catholics in Annapolis’ reception

About 300 people from around the state converged Feb. 22 on the capitol for briefings on issues of interest to Catholics before meeting with local legislators.
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Archbishop Lori returns to Morgan State for Black History Month celebration

Archbishop William E. Lori returned to the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore for a special ecumenical service during Black History Month.
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Mount St. Mary’s University, St. Maria Goretti High School enter guaranteed admissions partnership

St. Maria Goretti students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to Mount St. Mary’s. Students who meet the criteria will receive, at minimum, a $22,000 four-year award, with a total value of $88,000.
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Inmates at Louisiana prison built casket for Billy Graham

Inmates at a Louisiana prison built coffins, including the one for the Rev. Billy Graham, after an incident in 1995 when the body of a fellow inmate fell through the bottom of a makeshift coffin.
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With growing student activism on gun violence, will lawmakers act?

This year 34 mass shootings, resulting in 60 deaths and 144 injuries, have been recorded by the online site Gun Violence Archive.
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Pope asks for a Feb. 23 World Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

Pope Francis is asking Catholics around the world to observe a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace on Friday, Feb. 23.
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Bon Secours Health System merges with Ohio-based Catholic network

The Bon Secours Health System, a Marriottsville-based health ministry with roots in Baltimore that date to the 19th century, announced Feb. 21 its intention to merge with Mercy Health, which ministers in Ohio and Kentucky.
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Pope to young people: Break free from fear, fake online personas

It's time to break free from fear, fake online personas and looking at the world through a digital screen display, Pope Francis told young people.
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