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With some writing projects planned, pope begins summer vacation

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI officially began his summer vacation July 7, taking a helicopter from the Vatican to the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, less than 15 miles south of Rome.
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Taizé retreat offered at Govans parish

For the first time in Baltimore, the ecumenical community will host a “Pilgrimage of Trust” weekend Feb. 27-28 featuring talks by Brother John of the Taizé community in France.
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Medicare offers open enrollment

Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment is from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. During this enrollment period, those eligible for Medicare can select health and drug coverage for 2008. People already enrolled in Medicare can make adjustments to their existing coverage during this time.
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Monsignor Bastress reflects on 60 years in priesthood: ‘We’re brothers’

Sixty years have passed, but images of Monsignor Arthur W. Bastress’ ordination flood back to him.
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Cavs, Dons upset volleyball competition

Both Loyola Blakefield, Towson, and Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn, came into the MIAA volleyball finals as second seeds, yet both came out victorious on Nov. 2 at Archbishop Spalding.
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Growing up Millennial: Are young people too cool for religion?

Lauren Janniello wants everything from her Catholic faith. The rising senior at Loyola University Maryland grew up in what she described as a “conservative” parish in Montgomery County, one which placed a strong emphasis on the sacraments.
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Oppose the legislation, not the president

Since President Obama’s inauguration, I have met two distinctive groups of people. The first group is ecstatic. They hail not only the election of the first African-American president, but they also point to great hope for the future. They see President Obama as someone able to bring real change. They hope for an end to...
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Vatican astronomer hunts for faith in Silicon Valley

VATICAN CITY – Engineers, scientists, and computer whizzes study or manipulate nature and machines to find sound, logical solutions to nagging questions and everyday problems.
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Hearts on Fire retreat for young adults comes to Ellicott City

When Father Erik J. Arnold heard that Hearts on Fire, a Catholic young adult retreat program, was looking for a home in Baltimore, the pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City enthusiastically opened the doors to his church.
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Disappointed in lack of disappointment with new president

In the article “World issues top Vatican hopes for Obama,” (CR, Jan. 29) Archbishop Fisichella says “we’re a short step away from disappointment” after President Barack Obama’s removal of a ban on federal aid to programs that promote or perform abortions overseas. We’re not even disappointed yet? With respect to the pope’s mention about the...
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Cardinal warns against secular reading of religious rights

PERTH, Australia – Cardinal George Pell of Sydney has warned that an Australian bill of rights could sharpen anti-Catholic sentiment and ostracize Christian communities who wish to uphold traditional values.
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