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Teens forever changed by Justice Action Week

For many suburban children and teenagers, there is one Baltimore.
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Baltimore maternity home suspends operations because of finances

Sparrow House, Baltimore’s only maternity home for women in crisis pregnancies, suspended operations July 1 – a victim of a decline in financial support. The four women living at the house were relocated to other maternity homes throughout the state.
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Bishop Malooly to be installed as ninth bishop of Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Del. - Bishop W. Francis Malooly is about to give new context to the phrase, “Mountains to the Shore.”
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Jewish Museum of Maryland to host exhibition on Pope John Paul II

An exhibition on Pope John Paul II and the Jewish people will be on display at the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore from Sept 2 through Dec. 26.
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Speaker says church, like companies, needs good leadership, management

PHILADELPHIA – Effective organizations need good leadership and good management, but because “individuals frequently are much better at one than the other,” successful organizations make sure both skills are well represented on their leadership team, said business leader Frederick Gluck.
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Abortion interpretation questioned

Regarding “USCCB group explains direct, indirect abortion” (CR, July 1), is it really Catholic doctrine that the fetus’ life must be saved and the mother sacrificed, as in case one of the story? Or is this the overly rigid interpretation of ultraconservative theologians? My understanding of Catholic doctrine is that where there is a choice,...
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In 1829, bishops praise St. Frances Academy

In October 1829, the first Provincial Council in the United States was held here in Baltimore. In attendance were five bishops and one archbishop. The archbishop, of course, was our own Archbishop James Whitfield. The five bishops were Fenwick of Boston, Joseph Flaget of Bardstown (now Louisville, Ky.), Rosati of St. Louis, England of Charleston,...
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After hours of debate, Argentina legalizes same-sex marriage

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Despite opposition from the Catholic Church and family groups, Argentina became the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Teens beautify Baltimore, build bonds during summer work camps

Sweat trickled down the teens’ paint droplet-covered faces, and dirt was embedded in their fingernails. Their hair was tussled, and they were tired after days of hard work in the blistering sun.
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New York archbishop, cardinal recall generosity of Yankees late owner

NEW YORK – New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan and his predecessor, Cardinal Edward M. Egan, mourned the death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, recalling his kindness and generosity toward various charities, including Catholic agencies.
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Vatican urges tourists to have eco-friendly vacations

VATICAN CITY – In time for the summer holidays, the Vatican urged tourists to pack less luggage, leave the car at home and have a greener vacation.
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Judge grants stay to activist British brother expelled from Peru

LIMA, Peru – A Peruvian judge gave a British missionary a temporary stay on a government order expelling him from the country.
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