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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Easter Vigil is the highpoint of our liturgical celebration! As a “cradle” Catholic I took for granted my Catholic Faith and traditions.
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Nun who ministers to poor in mission diocese a ‘witness to God’s mercy’

CHICAGO – For Sister Mary Bernard Derayunan, the essence of her ministry in the heart of U.S. mission territory is “to be a witness to God’s mercy and compassion.”
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New chair helps St. Agnes plot future

Barbara Bozzuto lost her way on her first visit to St. Agnes Hospital, which led to a satisfying discovery.
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Speakers examine what it means to be ‘servant church’

NEW YORK – Speakers at the 15th annual meeting of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists heard diverse contemporary examples of those following Jesus’ exhortation from the Gospel of Mark: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
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At least 300 dead as tsunami, volcano hit separate parts of Indonesia

WASHINGTON – A double dose of natural disasters led Catholic agencies working in Indonesia to mount several efforts to provide emergency services to victims.
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A well-liked seminarian

Father Robert F. Leavitt, S.S., made an impact on Bishop W. Francis Malooly’s ministry when, as a young priest just ordained, he taught the future bishop in a theology course at St. Mary’s Seminary, Roland Park, in 1968.
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Dead could be in purgatory, says Vatican official

VATICAN CITY – While Christians should hope that their deceased loved ones are in heaven, they must pray for them in case they are in purgatory, said Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze.
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Reason behind Missal

Regarding recent discussion of the new Missal, specifically the Nicene Creed (CR, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7): Indeed, why say that the Son of God became ‘incarnate’ – took flesh – of the Virgin Mary, rather than (more simply and vaguely) “born of” her? Simply, the difference is indeed that important. It points back to...
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Leaders say missionary activity must change, expand

LIMA, Peru – Catholic leaders at an international mission conference for the Americas said the church must become a missionary community with a new mentality.
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Grotto of Lourdes retreat inspires holiness

When a group of ninth graders disembark at the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, for a day-long retreat Nov. 9, they will have an opportunity to breathe in fresh air, take in the magnificent mountaintop scenery and achieve a spiritual cleansing.
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Cancer survivor says her faith restored during struggle with disease

WASHINGTON – Nicki Boscia Durlester has experienced triumph tinged with potential tragedy.
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Foreign Catholics surprised to find church, Mass in Beijing

BEIJING – Some foreign Catholics attending the Beijing Olympics said they were surprised to discover that the Catholic Church operates in mainland China and the liturgy is the same as back home.
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