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Tragic deaths foster Christian hope

Father Terry Weik, S.M., counts her among the “most extraordinary” young people he’s ever met.
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Medical Mission Sisters complete 60 years of work ‘with a purpose’

Sisters Jane Coyle and Kathleen Fitzgerald could barely contain themselves Feb. 11, 1949.
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President to meet with Pope Benedict during European trip in June

WASHINGTON – Two months after hosting Pope Benedict XVI at the White House, President George W. Bush and first lady Laura President Bush will visit the Vatican during a June 9-16 European trip, the White House announced May 20.
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Parishes highlight health care concerns

As Congress prepares to debate health care reform legislation, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien has asked pastors and pastoral life directors throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to publish information in their bulletins about stances taken by the U.S. bishops on the sanctity of life and conscience rights.
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Esperanza Center gives hope to immigrant clients

As Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien prepared to bless Catholic Charities’ Esperanza Center in Fells Point May 20, he described it as “one of the many jewels” he has inherited as Baltimore’s archbishop.
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Washington Archdiocese opposes legalizing gay marriage in District of Columbia

WASHINGTON – The Washington Archdiocese said in written testimony Oct. 26 that it opposes legislation to allow same-sex marriages to be performed in the District of Columbia and is concerned the bill “would restrict the free exercise of religious beliefs if it is passed as drafted.”
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New Catholic fire chief focuses on safety, increased diversity

When then Minneapolis Fire Chief James Clack arrived on the scene of last year’s I-35W bridge collapse, he had a hard time believing it was real.
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Mother Seton Academy celebrates new location

The spirit of cooperation at the newest school location in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was noted by Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden.
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STATEMENT FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: Jeff Toohey dismissed from the clerical state

Pope Benedict XVI, at the request of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, has dismissed Jerome “Jeff” Toohey from the clerical state.
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Church, archdiocese turns attention to deaf

When the Vatican hosts a conference on increasing the role of deaf people in the Catholic Church Nov. 19 to 21, Eileen Colarusso will be watching on from the Archdiocese of Baltimore with great interest.
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Paul McMullen appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review

Paul McMullen, a Baltimore native with four decades of experience in the newspaper business, has been appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review.
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Child porn charges loom in background of Canadian bishops’ meeting

CORNWALL, Ontario – As Canada’s bishops met for their annual meeting, the knowledge that one of their colleagues had been charged with child pornography loomed in the background.
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