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Faithful servants

There is always room for more servants in the Lord’s vineyard. Whether as clergy, religious or laity, the Church relies on people of faith to share their gifts with others for the glory of God and His Church.
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The Mass Part 6: The Communion rite

After the “Great Amen” everything looks the same: the appearance of bread and wine, a regular man in unusual garments and a gathering of common people of various ages, races, languages and states in life.
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Released Irish priest hopes to continue ministry in Philippines

PASAY CITY, Philippines – Irish Columban Father Michael Sinnott said he hopes to resume his ministry after being released by kidnappers who had held him for a month.
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Bishop Rozanski joins Polish National – Catholic dialogue group

SCRANTON, Pa. – Doctrinal issues led agenda items at the spring session of the Polish National Catholic Church-Roman Catholic Dialogue held in Scranton at the PNCC’s National Church Center.
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Successful inclusion of abortion ban spells success for health bill

WASHINGTON - In the end, the successful battle to include strict language prohibiting funding for abortions, led by pro-life congressional Democrats with the strong support of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is what made the difference in the Nov. 7 House vote to pass a sweeping health care reform bill.
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Penance and Reconciliation: A Sacrament of Healing

“Is Christ here or not?” Jarred by the sudden and insistent voice as I exited the church, I looked up, turned, and found a woman standing beside me. She said, again, “Is Christ here or not?”
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Calvert Hall soccer standout wants a championship

When Pete Caringi was born, he was already a member of the Calvert Hall family. His father, of the same name, led the University of Baltimore to an NCAA Division II soccer title and is in his 19th season as the head coach at UMBC. He began his soccer sojourn as a prep All-American for...
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Mother Lange sainthood cause on track

As the Vatican considers the testimony of a woman who says she was cured of a life-threatening condition through the intercession of a 19th century Baltimore nun, similar testimonies from around the world are making their way to the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus.
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Basilica packed for Mass giving thanks for St. Jeanne Jugan

The Archdiocese of Baltimore came together for a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the canonization of St. Jeanne Jugan Nov. 1.
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Pope tells new diplomats human rights needed for lasting peace

VATICAN CITY – Respect for human rights, negotiated settlements to conflicts and improved education are essential ingredients for consolidating peace and promoting development, Pope Benedict XVI told nine new ambassadors to the Vatican.
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Church must adapt to the way media are impacting culture, pope says

VATICAN CITY – New media are not just instruments for communicating, but they are having a huge impact on culture -- on the way people interact and think, Pope Benedict XVI said.
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Lebanese archbishop: Election of new president marks new beginning

BEIRUT, Lebanon – The May 25 election of Lebanon’s new president and an agreement signed by rival political leaders mark a fresh start for the country, said a Lebanese archbishop.
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