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Musicologists find gems in scores found in Bolivian mission churches

CONCEPCION, Bolivia – While the painstakingly restored churches in eastern Bolivia may be the crown jewels of South America’s colonial Jesuit missions, the real gems were found in several decrepit boxes after nearly two centuries of neglect.
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Homosexuals deserve respect, compassion, says Vatican spokesman

VATICAN CITY – In response to a report that a Mexican cardinal stated homosexuals will be banished from heaven, the Vatican spokesman said people should treat those who have homosexual tendencies with respect and compassion.
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Quebec to keep crucifix but accept other commission recommendations

MONTREAL – The Quebec government refused a government-mandated commission’s recommendation to remove a crucifix from the wall of the Quebec National Assembly and move it to the city hall next door.
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‘Beautiful liturgy’ highlights St. Pius X renovations

Jim Burke walked through a foot of snow down York Road to be at the first Mass celebrated at St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge, in 1958.
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SEC sues Washington Archdiocese’s CFO for alleged fraud while at AOL

WASHINGTON – J. Michael Kelly, chief financial officer of the Archdiocese of Washington, is among eight former America Online executives who have been named in civil lawsuits filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with an alleged accounting scheme that inflated the company’s reported advertising revenues.
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Immigration reform next up on bishops’ wish list for Congress

WASHINGTON - Over the years, hundreds of thousands of postcards have come from U.S. Catholics in organized efforts to influence members of Congress on issues ranging from partial-birth abortion to human cloning to health care reform.
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St. Mary’s Seminary and University graduates class of 2008

Theologians, pastors, writers and religious leaders can engage in “radical reform” if they promote generosity as a fundamental component of a life of faith.
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Need a break? Try taking a mental health day

Remember Ferris Bueller’s famous day off from high school and his overly dramatic plan to stop and smell the roses?
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Calvert Hall ready to call a Turkey Bowl audible

Calvert Hall football players heard the disparaging descriptions of their team heading into the season.
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George Weigel speaks on evolution of papal power

It may be tempting to view Pope John Paul II’s many accomplishments in the political arena as the product of his unique personal experiences growing up as a Pole under Nazi and Communist domination.
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Bishops approve translations of final five sections of Roman Missal

The U.S. bishops approved the English translation and U.S. adaptations of five final sections of the Roman Missal in voting on the second day of their annual fall general assembly in Baltimore.
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