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Twelve schools learn more about new governance model

The Office of Schools Planning and Implementation, the Department of Schools and representatives from 12 schools met at Ellicott City’s Church of the Resurrection Feb. 7 to discuss the new Archdiocesan Collaborative Schools governance model.
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When it comes to abortion, it’s a child, not a choice

I’m not surprised as I see and hear and read about much of the criticism aimed at the Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
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Pope calls for end to ‘useless slaughter’ of war

LORENZAGO DI CADORE, Italy – Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the “useless slaughter” of war and asked that “the rule of law” replace the recourse to weapons.
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Vatican plans conference, pastoral guidelines on AIDS care

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican will host international scientists at a conference on AIDS in late May, an encounter church officials hope will help clarify Pope Benedict XVI’s recent comments on condom use in AIDS prevention, a Vatican official said.
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Students handle business at hand despite economy

The stock market is ebbing and flowing, banks are seeking bailouts and businesses across the country are struggling.
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Susan Banks is new principal of St. Agnes School

Strengthening the middle school program at St. Agnes School in Catonsville is one of Susan Banks’ top goals as she assumes her duties as the school’s new principal. Ms. Banks comes to St. Agnes following a two-year tenure as principal of Towson Catholic.
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CRS moves some staff to Jordan as demonstrations continue in Egypt

JERUSALEM – Catholic Relief Services’ international staff and their families in Cairo were evacuated as pro-democracy demonstrations entered their seventh day.
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Survey shows young Catholics’ political views mirror those of peers

WASHINGTON – A survey on the political opinions of young Catholic voters shows that their views are similar to those of their peers on many issues in this year’s election, including abortion and same-sex marriage.
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Pope appoints Bishop Zubik to head Pittsburgh Diocese

WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop David A. Zubik of Green Bay, Wis., to head the Diocese of Pittsburgh, where he once was an auxiliary bishop. The appointment was announced in Washington July 18 by Monsignor Martin Krebs, charge d’affaires of the Vatican nunciature. Auxiliary Bishop Paul J. Bradley has been administrator of...
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Catholic schools instill values, sense of giving back

From dedicated teachers to strong academics, parents have many reasons to pursue a Catholic school education for their child. But while a solid curriculum and the latest technology are vital, Catholic schools offer something else essential to a child’s foundation – timeless lessons on values, morals and the importance of giving back.
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Al Smith’s legacy swims through Baltimore

Tim Cadigan’s eyes widened as he walked into the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan last year.
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Cardinal Keeler retires; Archbishop O’Brien succeeds him

BALTIMORE – Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Baltimore Cardinal William H. Keeler July 12 and named Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien of the Archdiocese for the Military Services to succeed him.
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