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Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile

Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests.
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Laity in Baltimore and beyond taking their rightful place in pro-life work, ministry

Building a culture of life is not solely the work of bishops and ordained clergy. Laypeople take the lead in diocesan and parish settings, and in independent organizations, to make the case for life.
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Treating all with respect and dignity is foundational principle of civilized society

When we begin to see and treat human life as disposable or we lose sight of that dignity possessed by all of God’s children, whether they are immigrants, the unborn, the elderly, the homeless, the addicted, or minorities, then we’ve lost our way as a human family and as a nation.
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Baltimore’s Salvadoran community worries over end to TPS

“Many of these individuals have lived in the state of Maryland for 15 years or more,” said William J. McCarthy, executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, in response to the DHS announcement affecting Salvadorians.
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Pope faces challenge of restoring trust in wake of Peru, Chile scandals

When Pope Francis embarks on his fourth visit to South America, he will face the enormous task of restoring trust and encouraging healing after scandals in Chile and Peru left many wounded and angry at the Catholic Church.
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Cool senior calms St. Frances Academy in big win over John Carroll

In his fourth year on the varsity, Epps scored a team-high 14 points, defended wherever he was needed, broke the press and always seemed to come up with a vital assist when St. Frances Academy needed a basket.
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Ellicott City parish hosts Cold Weather Shelter for Howard County’s homeless population

St. Paul Church in Ellicott City hosted its annual Cold Weather Shelter outreach to those in need in Howard County Jan. 2-8.
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Maryland Catholic Conference anticipates busy legislative session

As the General Assembly gathers in Maryland’s Capitol for its session beginning Jan. 10, the Maryland Catholic Conference is poised to provide input from the church’s perspective on a host of issues across the political spectrum.
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Father Donaghy served as Ellicott City pastor, dean of seminary

Father Donaghy’s time at St. Paul included considerable improvements to its worship space. Restoration of the interior of its church, which dates to 1838, was completed in 1992, the year he arrived. Father Donaghy then oversaw an expansion of the worship space, which was rededicated in 2001.
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Archbishop Lori joins bishops in decrying end of immigration protection for Salvadorans

“I am deeply concerned for the safety of the nearly 200,000 Salvadorans, 20,000 of whom are our neighbors here in Maryland, who are being forced to return to a country that is unsafe and is clearly unable to adequately handle their return," Archcbishop Lori said.
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U.S. Court of Appeals upholds free speech rights of Baltimore’s pro-life pregnancy centers

In a 3-0 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down a Baltimore ordinance that would have forced pro-life pregnancy centers in the city to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives
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Coming to Baltimore

Several major events are coming to the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2018.
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