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Cardinal Keeler pays tribute to Mother Teresa

Essie Allen recognized the poignancy of Cardinal William H. Keeler’s homily for a Sept. 5 Mass at St. Wenceslaus celebrating the feast of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. With the knowledge that the cardinal urged the Missionaries of Charity to open an AIDS hospice in the St. Wenceslaus convent in 1992 and welcomed Mother Teresa...
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Alumna becomes first Fulbright scholar in Mercy’s history

When Religious Sister of Mercy Carol Wheeler was teaching her introduction to philosophical thinking class during the 2004-2005 school year, she had many seniors who furthered discussion each day in the advanced, invitation-only course.
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Doctor fights cancer with ‘ethical’ stem cells

MAYWOOD, Ill. – About 10 years ago, Holly Becker’s future appeared bright. At 24, she had just graduated from college, moved out of her parents’ home and taken a job in sales and marketing. But then something went terribly wrong.
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Bishops’ official laments Senate move

WASHINGTON – An official of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the U.S. Senate’s “fixation on destructive research” after the Senate passed a bill that would provide federal funding for stem-cell research involving the destruction of human embryos. “Many members of Congress remain dazzled by irresponsibly hyped promises of ‘miracle cures’ from the destruction...
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Immigration reform advocates enthusiastic, but wary of its prospects

WASHINGTON – An enthusiastic clamor of supporters rallied for immigration reform at a June 4 town hall meeting, though a subtext of frustration arose around the postponement of a meeting with President Barack Obama.
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CRS launches $11 million appeal

As roads are repaired and communications restored, Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in coordination with its local Church partner, Caritas Peru, continues to deliver life-saving supplies to families affected by the worst earthquake to hit Peru in 30 years.
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Australian bishop promotes World Youth Day

At the final Mass at World Youth Day 2005 in Cologne, Germany, Pope Benedict XVI announced to the crowd that the 2008 World Youth Day will take place in Sydney, Australia. Since then the country has been planning for the big event. On April 10, Bishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of...
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The Oblate Sisters’ beginning

On that memorable day, when Elizabeth Lange met Sulpician Father James Joubert, providence was at work. Father Joubert expressed his need for help in instructing the black children in religious education, and Elizabeth was willing to offer that help. Likewise, Elizabeth mentioned to Joubert that for 10 years she had the desire to offer her...
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Caribbean Catholics stress need for solidarity

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – “God is good,” Caribbean speaker Gerard Granado called out Aug. 17 during the second national convention of Caribbean Catholics of North America. “All the time,” participants answered in unison.
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Bishops, back from Iraq, suggest ways Catholics, Americans can help

The nation and American Catholics both can help keep Iraq from sliding into chaos once U.S. troops leave the country at the end of the year, said two U.S. bishops who visited Iraq for four days in October.
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Sister Mary Agnes Klug loved College of Notre Dame

School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Agnes Klug loved the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and the school’s community felt the same way about her.
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Catholic Extension brings parishes together for recovery

WASHINGTON – Two years after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast, Catholic parishes are facing the lingering effects with some churches still holding Mass in outdoor tents while others are abandoning immediate plans to rebuild.
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