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Knights leader asks synod to consider linking Mass readings, catechism

VATICAN CITY – The head of one of the largest, most active groups of lay Catholics asked the world Synod of Bishops on the Bible to consider drafting a book that would help priests and laypeople link the Sunday Bible readings to the teachings in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Ron Paul is choice for pro-life, Republican candidate

I just read the article by Russell Shaw “No obvious choice for prolifers in 2008 election?” (CR, Nov. 29) and was surprised there was no mention of Ron Paul, a pro-life Republican candidate.
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Liturgist drops speaking engagements over missal translation process

WASHINGTON – Saying that he “cannot promote the new missal translation with integrity,” the former chairman of the music committee of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy has withdrawn from all speaking engagements related to the missal.
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Nursing one of hottest career paths

Demand for nurses far outstrips supply in Maryland, and the gap is growing.
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Confession: good for the soul

Waverly resident Diane Davis has a confession to make. She hasn’t been in nearly 30 years.
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Religion’s role evident in Egyptian protests, says observer

WASHINGTON – Religion has had its role to play in the mass rallies in Egypt protesting the oppressive regime of President Hosni Mubarak, according to the head of the Arab American Institute.
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Parish celebrate feasts of All Saints, All Souls

Across the Archdiocese of Baltimore, parishes will mark All Saints’ Day Nov. 1 and Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day), Nov. 2.
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Vatican official: Homelessness demands response

VATICAN CITY – Homelessness is “a global pandemic” that demands a Christian response and government intervention, a Vatican official said during the Vatican’s first international conference addressing the pastoral needs of the homeless.
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Archdiocese announces first STEM schools

Interim superintendent Barbara Edmondson announced Jan. 28 that the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools has developed a criteria and a process for designating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) schools.
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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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Retirement Fund for Religious Dec. 9

When the collection plate is passed Dec. 9, parishioners in churches throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be asked to give generously for the 20th annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
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Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia, 86, champion of indigenous, dies in Mexico

MEXICO CITY – Retired Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia, known as the champion of the poor and indigenous in southern Mexico, died Jan. 24 of complications from long-standing illnesses. He was 86.
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