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Alice Krohn always has a mission

Several weeks ago, Alice Krohn spoke with a friend who was near death.
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Archbishop O’Brien to form priest advisory council

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien has begun the process of establishing his presbyteral council, a key consultative body of priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore required by the Code of Canon Law.
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Despite terrorist’s death, anti-Muslim sentiment lingers in US

WASHINGTON – Just because Osama bin Laden is dead, it does not necessarily follow that anti-Muslim feeling in the United States will melt away.
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Violating human dignity is root of all conflict, says Vatican official

VATICAN CITY – Not respecting human dignity lies at the root of all conflict, including the renewed violence in the Gaza Strip, said a top Vatican official and longtime diplomat.
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Deacons’ wives say sacrifices enrich their lives

Severna Park resident Keith Chase is well aware he has an understanding and supportive wife.
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Catholic church provides shelter from storms in town with 200 churches

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – St. Therese of Lisieux Church is literally a shelter from the storm in the small city of Cleveland, where the 41,285 residents have the option of worshipping in more than 200 churches and the Church of God, the Church of God of Prophecy and five smaller denominations have their world headquarters.
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Bishop Barry Knestout ordained as new auxiliary bishop for Washington

WASHINGTON – Follow the apostles’ mission of bringing the “saving power of Christ into this world” by teaching the faith to others, Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl urged new Auxiliary Bishop Barry C. Knestout Dec. 29.
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Teams gather to supports two students

As Thanksgiving approached, the boys and girls soccer programs from The John Carroll School, Bel Air, put words into action on Nov. 20 in a benefit all-star soccer game at Harford Community College. The teams and a core group of volunteers arranged this fundraiser, named “Independently We Compete, United We Stand,” to benefit two special...
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Vatican exhibit on Pope John Paul starts in St. Peter’s Square

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican’s special exhibit hall wasn’t big enough to honor the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II, so the exhibit begins in St. Peter’s Square, said Barbara Jatta, curator of what is described as Pope Benedict XVI’s special tribute to his predecessor.
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Year in Review: Financial woes leave millions wondering how far down economy can go

WASHINGTON – History likely will frame 2008 as the year America overcame lingering questions about racism as the country elected its first African-American president in Barack Obama.
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Mexico City’s cathedral reopens with police support

MEXICO CITY – Church officials reopened Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral with the support of nearly 50 police officers after services were suspended when protesters interrupted a Mass and kicked over pews.
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Bishop Galeone of St. Augustine retires; ministry began in Baltimore

WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Victor B. Galeone as head of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fla., and appointed Auxiliary Bishop Felipe de Jesus Estevez of Miami to succeed him.
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