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Archbishop O’Brien dedicates Spiritual Life Center in Davidsonville

A fast-growing parish in Anne Arundel County has more breathing room thanks to a new Spiritual Life Center that will provide much-needed space for parish programs and worship.
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Retiring music director glorifies God with her organ-playing

For Joanne Gardner, the music she plays on the organ at St. Stephen in Bradshaw has always been “for the honor and glory of God.”
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Vatican, Russia upgrade ties to full diplomatic relations

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican and Russia announced they would upgrade diplomatic relations to the highest level.
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Vatican official says ‘Humanae Vitae’ defends freedom of women

VATICAN CITY – Although bitterly criticized as burdensome on Catholic couples when it was published in 1968, the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” has ended up defending the freedom of women and the fullness of married love, a top Vatican official said.
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Proselytizers must not coerce, Catholic-Jewish dialogue group agrees

WASHINGTON — Proselytism must never involve coercion or manipulation, agreed Jewish and Catholic leaders at a fall dialogue session in New York.
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Ijamsville family to serve as missionaries in Honduras

Like many young couples, Nissa and Guthrie Quill hoped to live their dreams in retirement. Unlike those who look forward to golf or travel, however, the Quills’ dream was to serve as missionaries. Four years ago, they decided they couldn’t wait.
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Bipartisan support key to proposed expansion of low-power radio

WASHINGTON – Imagine a bill that has bipartisan support in both houses of Congress. Given the recent wrangling on many bills that have gotten more publicity, one might think such a thing doesn’t happen anymore.
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Kayaking helps keep priest afloat

Father Brian Rafferty has a motor that won’t stop and the arms to match. After celebrating two early morning Masses at Our Lady of the Chesapeake, Lake Shore, on a sweltering June morning, the pastor was ready for more.
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Bishop Tobin says he asked Rep. Kennedy privately not to receive Communion

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The bishop of Providence said he was “disappointed and really surprised” Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., made public a letter he wrote to the congressman almost three years ago about his practice of the Catholic faith and reception of Communion.
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Retired law school dean, widowed grandfather, ordained to priesthood

GARY, Ind. – A 71-year-old retired law school dean and widowed grandfather became one of three newly ordained priests June 7 in the Diocese of Gary.
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U.S. political parties are marked by hypocrisy, says former papal aide

ROME - The political campaigns and policies of the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States suffer from “hypocrisy” and ethical inconsistency, a former papal aide said.
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