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Western MD parishes overcome challenges to form one parish family

In 2009, a third of Cumberland’s Catholics were 60 or older, and funerals were twice as common as baptisms.
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Traditional Marriage: Rousing Hearts, Educating Minds

In this season of politics, political posturing and political pundits, one thing needs to be made clear to all Maryland Catholics and Catholics everywhere.The issue of traditional marriage, at its very essence, is not political. Call it providential if you like. You can also label it as divine, historical, natural
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Holocaust survivor film comes to John Carroll

Holocaust survivor Leo Bretholz continues to recount his memories.
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Putting our worries into perspective

 Irving Berlin wrote a wonderful song for the musical “White Christmas” that has a great deeper meaning in its light-hearted refrain:If you're worried and you can't sleep, Just count your blessings instead of sheep, And you'll fall asleep Counting your blessings.Sometimes it really pays to stop everything you are doing and start to
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The uncertain future of boys

I am the father of two young boys, and I am concerned about their future. For most of Western Civilization, males dominated society, but in the last 50 years, females have gained access to jobs and education historically reserved for males. Women not only performed as well as men, but in
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Archbishop Lori rallies for DREAM Act with state religious leaders

Baltimore Archbishop Lori joins other leaders in supporting a measure to help immigrant students.
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Baltimore archbishop introduces new mobile app for archdicoese

Archbishop Lori ushered in the Year of Faith and introduced a new mobile app for the archdiocese Oct. 11.
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MCC concerned for businesses, individuals in wake of Gallaudet controversy

A Washington, D.C.-based university sanctions an employee for signing a petition.
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Ravens rookie talks football and faith

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker speaks about his Catholic faith and why he makes the Sign of the Cross.
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When I grow up…

Leo has it all planned. When he grows up, he’s going to have lots of children. And he knows exactly how he is going to raise them. Among his parenting tips are: On sleeping: “My children will never take naps on the weekends. They will play all day long.” On hygiene: “My children
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Mount St. Joseph High School celebrates ceremonial groundbreaking

Mount St. Joseph High School officials announced Oct. 9 the school’s largest project in its 136-year history.
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