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Boston Archdiocese to study policies for children of same-sex couples

BOSTON – After the decision by a Boston archdiocesan Catholic school to rescind its acceptance of the child of a same-sex couple, Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley said archdiocesan officials would “develop policies and procedures” to guide schools on the issue.
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A Parish and Its Pastor: A Perfect Fit

In his office at St. Vincent de Paul in Baltimore City, Father Richard T. Lawrence speaks about the relationship between Psalms 22 and 23.
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A source of PRIDE – program moving to St. Clement Mary Hofbauer

Kim Belmore needed answers for her daughter, Carley. Carley had been diagnosed with dyslexia while a student at Sacred Heart of Mary School in Graceland Park. Kim, a physical education teacher, was paying substantial money for an outside tutor, but some learning connections for her daughter weren’t being made.
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Father Witherup elected superior general of Sulpicians

In a July 11 meeting near Paris, delegates from 11 countries elected Father Ronald D. Witherup, S.S., the 26th superior general of the Sulpicians. Father Witherup most recently served for more than a decade as his society’s provincial leader of the Baltimore-based Province of the United States.
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Pope takes aim at abortion, same-sex marriage in Portugal

FATIMA, Portugal – On his third day in Portugal, Pope Benedict XVI took aim at two issues that have deeply disturbed church leaders in the predominantly Catholic country: abortion and gay marriage.
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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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Pope says sex abuse crisis is ‘terrifying’ example of church failings

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PORTUGAL – Pope Benedict XVI said the priestly sex abuse scandal is a “terrifying” crisis that comes from inside the church – not from an outside attack – and requires purification and penance to overcome.
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Bishop Malooly’s friends and family say he will be missed.

During a July 4 family get-together, Bishop W. Francis Malooly gathered his family around him. There was big news to share, and he wanted to tell them before it reached the ears of the faithful in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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In Portugal, pope will address spiritual and political challenges

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI’s four-day visit to Portugal will focus on spiritual, political and economic questions seen as crucial for the country and the rest of modern Europe.
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Marriage by the light of the Baltimore Basilica

Almost every groom at the start of a Baltimore Basilica wedding chokes up and tears up as his bride walks down the aisle in the striking setting on Cathedral Street.
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Brooks: Fans ‘deserve better’

Brooks Robinson counts himself among those who have been disappointed by the dismal performance of the Baltimore Orioles of recent years
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Pope’s summer schedule includes travel to Australia

VATICAN CITY – Catching a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican this summer will be more difficult than ever.
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