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April 9, 2009

Catholic institutions should not honor Obama

While the church does oppose the death penalty except in the gravest of circumstances, I disagree with Patrick Weadon’s assertions in his letter (CR, April 2) regarding President Barack Obama speaking at Notre Dame. He is implying that President (then Governor) Bush’s presiding over lawful executions is the immoral equivalent of President Obama’s blatant support...
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April 8, 2009

Franciscans ready to celebrate 800th anniversary of order’s founding

VATICAN CITY – Some 1,800 Franciscan friars from all over the world were expected to converge on the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, Italy, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of papal approval of the Franciscan rule.
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April 7, 2009

Obama disqualified for honors at Catholic institution

I was pleased by parts of Patrick Weadon’s letter (CR, April 2), yet I came to a different conclusion than he. I was glad to see a couple statements in his letter: one emphasizing opposition to capital punishment, and another that “Obama’s refusal to protect the unborn is morally wrong.” Also further, that President Obama...
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April 7, 2009

MCC concerned about same-sex bills

Two bills that the Maryland Catholic Conference believes could undermine respect for human sexuality are advancing in the final days of the Maryland General Assembly.
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April 4, 2009

Exsultet is challenge and joy for deacons

Every Easter Vigil, deacons throughout the archdiocese face one of the most challenging yet spiritually rewarding duties of their ministry: chanting the Exsultet.
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April 3, 2009

Basilica hosts display of rare liturgical vestments

The shimmering golden cape-like vestment worn by Cardinal James Gibbons in 1884 is one of several rare and historic liturgical garments now on display at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
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April 3, 2009

St. Mary’s displays treasure trove of biblical coins

On a sunny afternoon in late March, several eighth-graders from St. Mary’s Elementary School were not roaming the nearby docks of Annapolis, nor were they ducking in and out of the state capital’s numerous shops and eateries.
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April 2, 2009

Archbishop O’Brien remembers fourth anniversary of pope’s death

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien commemorated the fourth anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death by laying a wreath of yellow flowers beneath a bronze statue of the Polish pontiff at the Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden in downtown Baltimore April 2.
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April 2, 2009

Mercy honors ‘pioneer’ in medical technology

Mercy Sister Paula Marie Phelan always began the first day of class as director of Mercy Medical Center’s School of Medical Technology with an admonition: If students wanted to make it through the session they would have to work hard – very hard.
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April 2, 2009

Archbishop, cardinal support beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen

The Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation announced that Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien and Cardinal William H. Keeler have joined the Episcopal Advisory Board for the cause for beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen. Cardinal Keeler and Archbishop O’Brien are among bishops from across the United States who support the cause. Fulton Sheen (1895-1979) was a...
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March 30, 2009

Don’t blame doll for lax parenting

A hollow plastic toy (Barbie) was blamed for the improper apparel of today’s young ladies (CR, Feb. 12). Friend or Foe? How can an empty plastic toy be either? Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg has planned an academic discussion on a lifeless toy. What is to be the educational outcome?
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March 30, 2009

Pope designates Holy Thursday collection for Catholics in Gaza Strip

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI has decided the collection taken up at his Holy Thursday evening Mass will be used to help support the Catholic community in the Gaza Strip.
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