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Pope urges U.S. Catholics to renew their missionary energy

WASHINGTON – Celebrating Mass in a Washington baseball stadium, Pope Benedict XVI urged U.S. Catholics to renew their missionary energy at a time when American society is at a moral crossroads.
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Months of joblessness taking toll on Oregon man’s finances, well-being

PORTLAND, Ore. – Ted Walsh is finally being forced to sell his house. He hopes a buyer comes before his money runs out completely.
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U.S. House officially welcomes pope with formal resolution

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives formally welcomed Pope Benedict XVI with a unanimously passed resolution during his first trip to the United States April 15-20.
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The Highways and Byways

It is advice the Master Himself offers: Go out into the highways and byways and invite! This past year, thanks to the initiative of our indefatigable Vocations Director, Father Jerry Francik, what encouragement I have experienced to travel the highways of the Archdiocese to seven homes – all a good distance from headquarters here in...
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Gaels celebrate the opening of Plevyak Field

The John M. Plevyak Field had its much anticipated opening April 4 when the Mount St. Joseph Gaels hosted top-ranked Gilman in MIAA A Conference lacrosse. Although the first contest ended in defeat for the home team, the opening of the new facility was a cause for celebration.
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Conference examines growing religious role in public life

VATICAN CITY – The role of religion in public life, long written off by many in secular societies, is growing steadily around the world and demands closer attention by civil authorities, speakers at a Rome conference said. “Religion has been and will continue to be a powerful force that shapes and is shaped by historical...
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No free-for-all: Papal visits follow tight framework

VATICAN CITY – When Pope Benedict XVI sits down with interreligious leaders in Washington April 17, the participants will follow a set program that leaves little room for surprises.
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Pro-lifers rally at Maryland March for Life

ANNAPOLIS – Shouts of “unite for life!” echoed through the streets of downtown Annapolis March 8 as hundreds of people walked from St. Mary to the State House during the 31st annual Maryland March for Life.
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Teachers union says it will suspend strike while pope visits

WASHINGTON – One group of teachers in New York Catholic schools voted to call off a two-day strike April 8 after a negotiating session with the Association of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New York.
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African bishops seek vision to address ‘formidable challenges’

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar has asked Catholic universities in Africa to come up with ways that the church can meet the continent’s “formidable challenges,” said a member of the symposium’s standing committee.
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After murder of priest, pope urges Iraqis to embrace peace

VATICAN CITY – In the wake of the murder of a Syrian Orthodox priest in Iraq, Pope Benedict XVI urged Iraqis to embrace peace in their efforts to build “a just and tolerant society.”
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Parishes in and out of tsunami inundation zones go with the flow

HONOLULU – While the large tsunami waves predicted to hit Hawaiian coastlines Feb. 27 turned out to be much smaller and left no damage, local Catholics took the threat seriously.
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