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High-LI creates young leaders

For seven, fast-moving, uplifting days, 60 young people from across the Archdiocese of Baltimore advanced their ability to lead during the High School Leadership Institute at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks.
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Bible study, prayer group help US midfielder connect with teammates

WASHINGTON – When the No. 1-ranked U.S. women’s soccer team goes on the road, members have multiple training sessions, physical therapy, media events and team meetings, but midfielder Heather O’Reilly still finds time for Bible study.
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Freedom only for the chosen?

While Gloria Adams’ pride (CR, Jan. 29) in the election of the first African-American president is certainly justified, I have to wonder if Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would share the writer’s unbridled enthusiasm that President Obama can “not only change America for the better, but the world as a whole in solving the economic...
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Pastors who celebrate Tridentine Mass speak about its appeal

WASHINGTON – Like sacred music and Michelangelo’s “Pieta” sculpture, the Tridentine Mass is part of the church’s heritage and should be honored rather than defamed, a Chicago priest said.
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Polo players saddle up for Our Daily Bread

Although the day was sticky, the storms held off for the sixth annual Ten Oaks Cup Polo Match June 11, which benefited Our Daily Bread.
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Getting an Answer on FOCA

I sent the following e-mail message to Sen. Mikulski on Nov. 13 using her Web site: “If the article (CR, Nov. 13) is accurate, the Freedom of Choice Act would prohibit medical providers from refusing to provide morally offensive services related to abortion. As you know many people believe abortion destroys life in the womb....
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Argentine cleric becomes first priest on trial for ‘dirty war’ crimes

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – A former Argentine police chaplain became the first Catholic priest on trial for human rights violations against leftist dissidents during Argentina’s “dirty war” in the 1970s.
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Boston Archdiocese opens canonization cause of Opus Dei priest

BRAINTREE, Mass. – The Archdiocese of Boston has opened the canonization cause of an Opus Dei priest, Father Joseph Muzquiz, who established the organization in the United States and worked for many years in the greater Boston area.
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Hope further away for unborn

Ralph Moore (CR, Jan. 15) likens Barack Obama to Moses, Elijah, Elisha and John the Baptist. A “prophet,” speaking for God, would not stand by while millions of innocent lives are terminated. Under President Obama, abortions will increase and laws that were enacted to restrict abortions will decrease; hardly what John the Baptist had in...
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Pope says he plans to attend World Youth Day 2008 in Australia

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI announced that he planned to attend World Youth Day celebrations in Australia in July 2008, and he encouraged young people to prepare for “this marvelous celebration of the faith.” Speaking at the end of his general audience July 4, the pope confirmed hopes that he would make the 10,000-mile...
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St. Mary’s senior rocketing to success

Meghan McCarthy may have her feet firmly planted on the ground, but she really wants to be among the stars.
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Events around nation mark 36th anniversary of Roe abortion decision

WASHINGTON – As the annual March for Life drew thousands to Washington Jan. 22, the 36th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion was marked around the country.
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