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CUA president sees Catholic identity enhanced during his 12-year term

In his final report to the bishops before stepping down at the end of this academic year, the president of The Catholic University of America in Washington expressed satisfaction with steps taken to reinforce the school’s Catholic identity and heal the breach of a “certain alienation” from the bishops in years past.
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Holy Communion offers spiritual strength to the sick

For years, Horace Wisniewski faithfully brought Holy Communion to the sick and dying throughout Dundalk. But after a heart attack slowed him down about a year ago, the roles changed. Now the 90-year-old extraordinary minister of Holy Communion relies on others to bring the Eucharist to him.
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How to approach independent living

John Gants of Oak Crest Village in Parkville and his wife, Clarice, knew they wanted to move into a retirement community while still in good health and able to make the decision on their own.
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Five parishes first to present plan to bishop

After more than five years of planning, the staff and parishioners of five northern Anne Arundel County parishes became the first group to officially present a proposal for clustering – or sharing ministerial duties – to archdiocesan officials.
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Bishops vote for board members; Bishop Madden chosen for CRS

The U.S. bishops chose new chairmen-elect for five committees, as well as their representatives to two boards, in balloting Nov. 16 and 17 in Baltimore.
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Archbishop O’Brien completes mission of visiting every parish

After logging hundreds of miles, shaking hands with scores of Catholics and making a pitch for religious vocations at every turn, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien has completed his mission of visiting each of the 151 parishes of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Haitians cross Dominican border to escape the misery of dire poverty

OUANAMINTHE, Haiti – During the afternoons before market days, strangers begin showing up in town. Twice a week, like clockwork.
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Owls clinch first, look to move into a more competitive conference

The Towson Catholic High School Owls have their softball season wrapped up. They are the top team in the IAAM C Conference and are headed to the playoffs in early May.
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Kirsten Frank is ‘iron woman’ of Spalding soccer

She’s known as the “iron woman” of Archbishop Spalding soccer.
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Political turnaround: Democrats are the ones talking about religion

WASHINGTON – The Rev. Jim Wallis finds it unexpected and refreshing that the majority of “God talk” in this presidential election season has been among and about Democratic candidates and that the dialogue takes a broad view of what’s important to religiously motivated voters.
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Reconcilable differences: The church reaches out to modern arts

VATICAN CITY – Once made in heaven, the marriage between art and the church has long been on the skids.
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Papal Mass an ‘amazing’ experience for youths

Laura Vesely remembers her parents’ excitement about attending the papal Mass when Pope John Paul II visited Baltimore in 1995. It didn’t seem fair that she was left behind to watch it on television. But, then again, she was only in elementary school at the time.
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