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Michelle Jones ready to lead Pasadena school

Calling St. Jane Frances de Chantal School in Pasadena a “vibrant learning community,” Michelle Jones said she hopes to build on the programs that are already in place at the 580-student school.
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Nuncio on ‘assisted ventilation’ following complications from surgery

WASHINGTON – Archbishop Pietro Sambi, papal nuncio to the United States, has been placed on “assisted ventilation” since experiencing complications from “delicate lung surgery” performed two weeks earlier, according to the apostolic nunciature in Washington.
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Libertytown parishioners consider costs, environment in centuries-old log cabin

Chris and Susie Hill’s ultimate goal is to “go off the grid,” using no power generated from fossil fuels, and drastically shrinking their carbon footprint. The Hills are well on their way.
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St. Mary parishioner left lasting legacy

If the measure of a man is in his family, then the influence of Col. Patrick J. Donohoe will stretch a long, long time.
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Mount graduate fulfills lifelong dream of helping Africans

Growing up in Ireland, Leah Westbrooks saw television programs about the struggles of African children. She felt for the impoverished, sick young people looking back at her through the screen, and wanted to help.
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Little Sisters of the Poor ‘thrilled’ their founder will be canonized

WASHINGTON – The announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Blessed Jeanne Jugan, the foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, on Oct. 11 has created excitement among members of the congregation worldwide.
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Lying, costing lives are real trademarks of Bush presidency

I was shocked to read that The Catholic Review considers President Bush’s faith based initiatives to be a trademark of his presidency (CR, July 3). The real trademarks of the Bush presidency are: an immoral and unjustifiable war in Iraq costing the lives of countless thousands, ongoing lying and misrepresentation of facts to the American...
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Once in their shoes, man betters plight of neglected children

David Carberry turned a personal disappointment into ongoing volunteer efforts that benefit children and bring together adults who share a common past.
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In state losing 9,000 jobs a month, times are hard for Oregon workers

PORTLAND, Ore. – Ted Walsh wouldn’t wish his current troubles on anyone.
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Justice Action Week’s impact lingers for alumni

Patrick Terranova has seen the social injustices that haunt many of Baltimore’s streets, and he’s compelled to try and make a change.
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MCC on same-sex marriage: ‘Maryland is not New York’

Responding to a newly launched effort to pass same-sex marriage in Maryland, the Maryland Catholic Conference issued a July 12 statement noting that the “successful coalition that upheld the time-honored definition of marriage in Maryland remains intact and will continue to be involved in upholding marriage in our state.”
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Eight nuns killed in Indonesia when van plunges off bridge

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Eight Franciscan Sisters of Charity died when the minivan in which they were traveling drove off a bridge and plunged into a river.
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