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Ms. Warthen begins new role as principal of St. Mark

Saying she is “excited to be part of such a vibrant parish and school,” Mary Jo Warthen is looking forward to her first year as principal of St. Mark School in Catonsville.
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Evidence ‘incontrovertible’ that priests are happy, research finds

WASHINGTON – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti is out to correct the myth that the typical Catholic priest is “a lonely, dispirited figure living an unhealthy life that breeds sexual deviation,” as a writer for the Harford Courant once put it. And he’s got the data to prove it.
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Pope visits quake zone to strengthen survivors’ faith, hope for future

ONNA, Italy – In a visit aimed at strengthening people’s faith and hope for the future, Pope Benedict XVI called for concrete and immediate measures to rebuild towns and villages devastated by a deadly earthquake.
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Hikers follow Abraham’s spiritual path throughout Holy Land

TAYBEH, West Bank – On one night of their 31-mile trek through the West Bank, a group of 25 hikers was welcomed into a village during a wedding celebration. The next night they stayed in the modest homes of Palestinian families.
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St. Thomas Aquinas pro-lifers booted from Hampdenfest

The Respect for Life Committee at St. Thomas Aquinas in Hampden was banned from having a table at this year’s Sept. 10 Hampdenfest after festival organizers said they had received complaints that the group had set up “graphic displays” in previous years.
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On life issue, Cardinal George says Obama on ‘wrong side of history’

KENNER, La. – President Barack Obama is a “very gracious and obviously a very smart man” but he is on the “wrong side of history” when it comes to his fervent support of abortion rights, Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George told the 2009 Louisiana Priests Convention April 21.
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When it comes to sports, Dabrowski loves them all

Like many children in her Highlandtown community, Tricia Dabrowski began playing soccer at age 2. The sport became part of who the Our Lady of Pompei parishioner was.
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Vatican official says Japan nuclear crisis signals global problem

VATICAN CITY – A Vatican official told members of the International Atomic Energy Agency that this year’s nuclear disaster in Japan has raised new concerns about the safety of nuclear plants around the world.
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Serving those with disabilities makes difference

St. Joseph, Cockeysville, parishioner Allis Kensing wanted to be a nurse for as long as she can remember.
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Teens forever changed by Justice Action Week

For many suburban children and teenagers, there is one Baltimore. It’s the one with the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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Deacon Flamini remembered for friendship, dedication

As his May 17, 2003 ordination approached, Deacon Michael L. Flamini knew he was fulfilling a lifelong calling.
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Bishop D’Arcy not opposed to ‘peaceful’ protests about commencement

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Bishop John M. D’Arcy of Fort Wayne-South Bend said he was not opposed to “peaceful” demonstrations against the University of Notre Dame’s invitation to President Barack Obama to speak at this year’s commencement.
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