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Decline of traditional marriage affects students’ values, speakers say

WASHINGTON – The decline of traditional marriage in America continues to affect students’ education and the future welfare of the Catholic Church, said a University of Virginia professor at a symposium at The Catholic University of America.
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Death penalty repeal effort moves forward

The longstanding effort to repeal Maryland’s death penalty moved forward with a state commission’s recommendation that executions be ended.
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Bauer to coach Cavs, Sexton pitches to victory

Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn, announced the appointment of Andrew Bauer as their new head varsity boys’ basketball coach. Bauer, a longtime junior varsity head coach and varsity assistant to Pat Clatchey of Mount St. Joseph High School in Irvington, will bring a wealth of experience, a history of success, and a tradition of winning...
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Wilmington Diocese to cut jobs, close newspaper to pay abuse costs

WILMINGTON, Del. – The Diocese of Wilmington will eliminate 19 full-time and three part-time positions as it cuts operating expenses and prepares to pay more than $77.4 million to survivors of sexual abuse by priests.
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North Dakota priest set to become the youngest U.S. college president

WASHINGTON – A 33-year-old North Dakota priest has been tapped to assume the presidency of the University of Mary in Bismarck, and when he officially starts his new job July 1, 2009, it’s believed he will become the youngest U.S. college president.
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Homily leads to headlines about ‘truth and taxes’

RIMINI, Italy – While Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, set out to preach about truth, his appearance at a major conference sponsored by Communion and Liberation led to headlines about “truth and taxes.”
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Annual Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage in Baltimore set for April 16

More than 1,000 are expected for the annual Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage in Baltimore April 16. A special invitation is extended to young adults 18-35 to join their high school counterparts in the four-mile walk, billed as “Jesus – Way, Truth & Life.”
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New sexuality catechesis document aimed at youth

When it comes to human sexuality, many young people view the Catholic Church as an institution which dishes out stern looks and finger-wags on top of daunting edicts.
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Father Hilgartner to work for U.S. Bishops Conference

After serving two years as chaplain and director of campus ministry at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Father Richard Hilgartner has been named the new associate director for the Secretariat for Liturgy at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. In his new role, the 39-year-old priest will support the work...
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‘Lesser life’ shows way

I am struggling with a moral quandary when it comes to “stink bugs.” My humble, cluttered room at the rectory seems to be a magnet for these strange creatures. As many as five or six a day may buzz around me, or the lights, or simply walk across my floor. Kind friends have suggested that...
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Couple say rosary, prayers helped them survive ordeal at Mumbai hotel

BOSTON – The prayers of family and friends and the rosary helped a Brockton couple endure a 15-hour ordeal waiting to be rescued from their room in the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, India, which came under siege from terrorists Nov. 26.
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Father Carrion celebrates 25 years of priesthood

In Father Patrick Carrion’s family, the religious life was always viewed as a genuine vocation. Growing up, he saw examples of religious life from his uncle, a priest, and his great aunt, a sister. Later, his older brother, Michael, would also become a priest.
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