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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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Catholic Men’s Conference is Feb. 23

The annual Catholic Men’s Conference, sponsored by Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland, will be held Feb. 23 at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore. This year’s theme is “Father, Faith and Family.”
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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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A gift of food leads to an education

Could they feed one more hungry child? How about one more after that? And then another?
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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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Faith lift: Catechism fits in pocket

If you want to learn your catechism without wading through the 802 pages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church – and that’s the paperback version – Brother Charles Madden, O.F.M. Conv., has the answer.
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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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Bridesmaid dresses take on a new look, new role

Once, the most dreaded question was, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” After all, only a good friend would buy an unflattering, expensive, formal dress, wear it once in front of everyone and then never wear it again.
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