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St. Callistus I

St. Callistus I lived in the late second century, early third century. Although he was born a slave, he eventually became a free man. Pope Zephyrinus had Callistus lead the Roman public burial grounds, now called the Cemetery of St. Callistus. The saint became an archdeacon and was elected the 16th pope circa 218. He...
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP WILLIAM D. BORDERS

Archbishop Edwin O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today that Archbishop William D. Borders, 13th Archbishop of Baltimore, died this morning at 10:03 at Stella Maris in Timonium. He was 96 years old.
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St. Siricius

St. Siricius, born circa 334 in Rome, was elected the 38th pope in 384. Siricius extended the authority of the pope, and he said papal documents must be widely distributed. In a synod in 386, he reaffirmed canon laws. The importance of celibate life for the religious and clergy was reaffirmed in another synod, 390-392....
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Deaf player loves the racquet at RIT

If anyone knows about facing and overcoming life’s challenges, it’s Kyle Gahagan. The 2009 Calvert Hall College High School graduate has endured much in his life, including being born deaf, the death of his mother when he was 12 and spending much of his youth as a latchkey child.
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Polish primate seeks answers, pope sends condolences after fatal crash

WARSAW, Poland - Poland’s Catholic primate has urged fellow citizens to see the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others in a weekend air disaster as a “dramatic challenge” to build “a fuller community” at the national level and with neighboring states.
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Easter is “ultimate sign of victory”

Jesus’ revolutionary spirit was alive and well during Easter weekend in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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‘Tender Loving Care Circle’ supports sick kids

A hospital room can be a dauntingly sterile place for a seriously ill child. That’s why Anna Norris and a small team of volunteers have devoted the last six years to making colorful blankets and other items for pediatric patients at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children in Baltimore.
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1,400 pilgrims called to carry on Jesus’ mission

Claire Posey was curious March 27 as 1,400 people filed onto a field at St. Mary's Spiritual Center and Historical Site for the 17th annual Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage.
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Cardinal George praises expanded health care but fears remain on abortion

. WASHINGTON – The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops praised new health reform legislation for expanding health care to more Americans but said the bishops and the Catholic community will be watching closely to ensure that the new law does not expand federal funding of abortion. .
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‘The Faithful Traveler’ comes to Baltimore

Diana von Glahn admits her method can be “pretty random” for picking pilgrimage sites to feature on “The Faithful Traveler,” her new EWTN television show.
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Offer more love than judgement

There’s an old saying that has always been a favorite of mine. It goes: “It’s too bad we didn’t get the other fellow’s problems. We all know what he should do!”
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Sacrifice yields reward with Our Lady of Victory renovations

During the last five years, Our Lady of Victory has learned the true meaning of the word “sacrifice.”
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