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Weathering the Economic Storm

In October 2008, I wrote a column in this space entitled, “Taking Stock.” In it, I wrote of our concern over the faltering economy and its impact on our local Church. I detailed the steps we were taking to improve efficiency, accountability and effectiveness here at Archdiocesan headquarters in Baltimore, including the review of every...
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Exhibit shows impact U.S. nuns, past and present, have had on nation

WASHINGTON – A gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington has taken on a mystical quality in the form of an exhibit called “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America.”
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Power of prayer during Lent

Prayer is communication with God. When we pray, God talks to us, and we talk to God. We listen to God, and God listens to us. Prayer connects us with God.
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Web site showcases South African church’s diversity to World Cup fans

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The diversity of the church in South Africa and its many ministries and programs are being promoted to thousands of World Cup soccer fans on a new Web site launched by the country’s bishops.
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100 traditionalist Anglican parishes seek to join Catholic Church

ORLANDO, Fla. – About 100 traditionalist Anglican parishes in the United States have decided to join the Catholic Church as a group.
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New Latin American group has sights on building unity across borders

MEXICO CITY – Simon Bolivar, known as the Liberator of the Americas, dreamed of a united Latin America, stretching from the Northern Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. He is credited with winning independence of at least five South American countries in the early 1800s. And he remains revered in those countries and much of Latin...
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Cardinal Gibbons School among those being consolidated, confirms a member of its board

The Cardinal Gibbons School is among those being consolidated by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, according to the school’s Web site and a member of the school’s Board of Trustees.
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Maryland March for Life is March 8

Citizens from across the state will show their support for the sanctity of life March 8, during the 31st annual Maryland March for Life in Annapolis.
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U.S. can benefit by understanding religion’s role worldwide, report says

WASHINGTON – If the United States is to engage the world in a more effective and meaningful way, it must broaden its view of the role of religion in other countries beyond terrorism and counterterrorism strategies, a new report concluded.
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Priest to preach to Pope Benedict on the priestly vocation

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI has invited a Salesian priest, an expert in early Christianity, to lead his annual Lenten retreat.
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Loyola University Maryland introduces Paquette as its next athletic director

Jim Paquette needed little time to mention the priorities he will espouse at Loyola University Maryland, where he will become assistant vice president and director of athletics April 1.
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Census will yield no data on religion, but it wasn’t always that way

WASHINGTON – When Americans fill out their census forms April 1, none of the 10 questions will ask about their religion.
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