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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – Not many changes from his last trip to Antarctica, reported a priest from New Zealand: The ice runway is nearer to the base, it’s colder than 10 below zero, but the sky is blue, he added.

Latina says charismatic renewal lets her express

WASHINGTON – As a Hispanic woman living and working in Washington, Mirna Bonilla can feel good about her achievements in life.

Creative touches help beautify Frederick church

With a little creativity and a lot of love, parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick have found a way to transform their gymnasium into a beautiful worship space for weekend liturgies.

Archbishop O’Brien deepens connection with parishes

As Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien continues touring the parishes of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, he’s getting to know the different communities.

Basilica sets seasonal tone for charity Christmas concert

The rich, melodic sound of horns filled Baltimore’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dec. 13, ushering in the Christmas season for patrons of Catholic Charities’ Christmas festival.

Bethlehem’s Milk Grotto brings faith, hope and babies

BETHLEHEM, West Bank – The rows of framed letters and baby pictures are testimony that the Milk Grotto – where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus as the Holy Family fled to Egypt – has been much more than a pilgrimage to many couples.

Biblical diary by Chinese Catholics goes into second print

MACAU – A biblical diary with scriptural reflections by Chinese Catholics went into its second print run in less than a month.

Waldheim, Hernandez among Catholics who died in 2007

WASHINGTON – Former Austrian President Kurt Waldheim and Tutela Legal director Maria Julia Hernandez, each of whom took center stage during two of the thorniest international debates of the 1980s, were among the prominent Catholics who died in 2007.

Thermostat keeps parishioners happy

With winter finally making an appearance, soaring ceilings combined with equally high heating bills find some parishioners reaching for their coats while pastors reach for a programmable thermostat.

Love blossoms for couple with developmental disabilities

Jeannette Hudak said she was “scared to death” last year about the impending marriage of her now 35-year-old daughter Maria, who had always lived at home under the watchful eye of five older brothers and her parents.

Archbishop O’Brien praises Catholic Charities’ volunteers

As Catholic Charities’ volunteers and supporters were treated to a breakfast in their honor at the organization’s new Our Daily Bread building in Baltimore Dec. 12, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien called their labors impressive, efficient and effective.

New CDs from men’s schools offers comfort and joy