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Baltimore Catholic League to continue, but will consider changes before 40th season

The Baltimore Catholic League, one of the premier high school boys’ basketball conferences in the nation, will reconsider expansion, its postseason tournament format and the regular-season schedule.
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University buys former corporate property to expand research institute

DAYTON, Ohio – With the purchase of 115 acres, the University of Dayton plans to move its expanding research institute into a building that formerly housed the world headquarters of a global technology company.
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No death penalty means justice for criminal only

I disagree with the opinion of Stephen Kent’s article, “Final step to civilization? Abolish the death penalty” (CR, July 17).
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Archbishop O’Brien comments on Senate’s passage of health care reform bill

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien released the following statement Dec. 24, after the U.S. Senate passed its version of a health care reform bill:
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Teens gather for mini World Youth Day in Emmitsburg

Nearly 10,000 miles from Sydney, Australia, students came together July 19-20 to share and learn about their Catholic faith, enjoy music and friends, and listen to Pope Benedict XVI.
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For Christmas, Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch speaks of ‘signs of hope’

JERUSALEM – Although politicians have failed to reach a solution to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Palestinians still face occupation, house demolitions and separated families, hope is still alive in the Holy Land, said Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem.
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Paul Llufrio is new principal of Our Lady of Fatima School

Increasing enrollment, expanding the use of technology and increasing individualization at Our Lady of Fatima School in Baltimore are the top priorities of Paul Llufrio as he begins duties as the new principal of the 145-student school.
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Chaplain in Afghanistan reminds troops they carry Christ with them

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – On the fourth Sunday of Advent, in a small plywood chapel with two-by-four benches, Father Ulysses L. Ubalde reminded an overflow crowd of military personnel that they, like Mary and her cousin Elizabeth, were vessels of holiness.
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Pope urges young people to respect life by safeguarding all creation

SYDNEY, Australia – Wonder and awe, tradition and novelty were combined July 17 as Pope Benedict XVI shared a 45-minute boat ride through Sydney Harbor, chatting with a handful of young people before formally addressing thousands of them.
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Maryland’s faith community fights for poor in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS – At a time of impending budget cuts, leaders of Maryland’s faith community came together outside the State House in Annapolis Dec. 15 to speak up for the poor and vulnerable.
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Crime and punishment: Vatican City tackles vast array of crimes

VATICAN CITY – From picked pockets to a 1998 double murder and suicide, the Vatican legal system has dealt with a vast array of crimes and misdemeanors over the decades.
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