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Father Burghardt dies; was one of nation’s top theologians

WASHINGTON – Jesuit Father Walter Burghardt, long regarded as one of U.S. Catholicism’s top theologians and preachers, died Feb. 16 at the Jesuits’ infirmary on the campus of St Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He was 93 years old.
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Deep vein thrombosis is a threat to travelers

It might not be such a good idea to catch some ZZZs on your next flight. Especially if you are overweight, suffer from chronic disease or have undergone surgery to lower extremities, sitting in one position while traveling can lead to a dangerous condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT can be fatal if not...
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Pope greets Tour de France cyclists, urges respect of values in sports

LES COMBES, Italy – World-class cyclists racing in the Tour de France received special greetings from Pope Benedict XVI.
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Not all political issues of equal value, says Bishop DiMarzio

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A “hierarchy of values” exists, which means not all political issues are of equal value, said Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn. “Our faith must inform our political decisions,” he said, and Catholic voters are obliged to distinguish “between moral evil,” such as abortion, “and matters of prudential judgment,” such as tuition tax...
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Archbishop visits homes to talk priesthood

God has a purpose for each person he creates. It’s our job to discern what that purpose is and live it out faithfully.
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Bishops’ survey looks at U.S. Catholics’ views on marriage

WASHINGTON – Although nearly three-quarters of American Catholics say they are somewhat or very familiar with church teachings on marriage, many mistakenly believe that a non-Catholic spouse must promise to raise the couple’s children as Catholic and that church teaching accepts divorce in cases of marital infidelity.
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Passage of Indiana legislation gives push to Maryland BOAST tax credit

As Indiana became the seventh state to pass a scholarship tax credit that helps provide school choice, Catholic leaders in Maryland called on lawmakers to approve a similar initiative in the Free State.
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Benedictine sisters score needed funds during Super Bowl

PHOENIX – While the NFL and advertisers used Super Bowl XLII as a chance to further their enterprises and increase profits, some Benedictine sisters in Phoenix used the big game as an opportunity to further the work of the Catholic Church in spreading the Gospel.
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New Jersey parishioner collects sewing machines for poor in Africa

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. – Clare S. Liptak is combining her Catholic faith with a love of sewing to help the poor in Africa stitch together a better life.
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Married love about more than hearts, flowers and feelings

There’s an interesting transformation that happens in stores right after the Christmas holidays. As the sights and sounds of Christmas disappear, suddenly store shelves are filled with Valentine’s decorations, candies and gifts.
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Towson Catholic community struggles with closing

An almost funereal feeling permeated the air of Towson Catholic High School’s parking lot July 7.
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