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Blessed Junipero Serra

Blessed Junipero Serra was born in 1713 in Spanish Majorca. He joined the Franciscans when he was 17 and was ordained in 1737. He became a missionary in western North America in 1749. He took over missions in Mexican provinces in 1768. Blessed Junipero Serra is credited with spreading the faith on the West Coast...
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Canadian cardinal vows to continue speaking out on abortion

OTTAWA, Ontario – Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet vowed not to be silenced on the “crime” of abortion and answered his critics by demanding that the federal government assist pregnant women.
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St. Pantaleon

St. Pantaleon was a Christian and a physician who never married. He gave the poor money and medical treatment at no charge. Other doctors told authorities that St. Pantaleon was a Christian, and he was brought to trial. While on trial, St. Pantaleon healed a sick man by mentioning Jesus’ name; the pagan priests weren’t...
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Maritime Mass gives special recognition to those affected by oil spill

WASHINGTON – A Mass for mariners and people of the sea celebrated in Washington May 22 took on special significance in light of the massive oil spill endangering people’s livelihoods and sea life in the Gulf of Mexico.
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St. Jane Frances de Chantal

St. Jane Frances de Chantal was born in January 1572 in France. She was married at age 20, had four children and was widowed at age 28. She then took a personal vow of chastity. After meeting St. Francis de Sales, she kept in touch with the saint and became his spiritual student. St. Jane...
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Boston Archdiocese to study policies for children of same-sex couples

BOSTON – After the decision by a Boston archdiocesan Catholic school to rescind its acceptance of the child of a same-sex couple, Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley said archdiocesan officials would “develop policies and procedures” to guide schools on the issue.
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St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul was born to a peasant family in 1581 in southwest France. He was educated by Franciscan friars before beginning studies at the University of Toulouse in 1596. He was ordained when he was 20 years old. Captured by pirates, St. Vincent de Paul was sold into slavery. He was only freed...
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A source of PRIDE – program moving to St. Clement Mary Hofbauer

Kim Belmore needed answers for her daughter, Carley. Carley had been diagnosed with dyslexia while a student at Sacred Heart of Mary School in Graceland Park. Kim, a physical education teacher, was paying substantial money for an outside tutor, but some learning connections for her daughter weren’t being made.
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St. Josaphat

St. Josaphat was born in 1580 at Volodymyr, Lithuania. A merchant’s apprentice, he was offered partnership in the business and a chance to marry the partner’s daughter. However, Josaphat declined both offers because he was called to religious life. He joined the Ukrainian Order of St. Basil (Basilians) in 1604, at which time he took...
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Pope takes aim at abortion, same-sex marriage in Portugal

FATIMA, Portugal – On his third day in Portugal, Pope Benedict XVI took aim at two issues that have deeply disturbed church leaders in the predominantly Catholic country: abortion and gay marriage.
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St. Peter Canisius

St. Peter Canisius was born in Holland in 1521. He became a Jesuit and worked with St. Ignatius of Loyola. He had a vision of the Sacred Heart while he was praying. He was a leader of the German Counter-Reformation. He was ordained in 1546, and his catechism was translated into multiple languages. He also...
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Pope says sex abuse crisis is ‘terrifying’ example of church failings

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PORTUGAL – Pope Benedict XVI said the priestly sex abuse scandal is a “terrifying” crisis that comes from inside the church – not from an outside attack – and requires purification and penance to overcome.
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