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VATICAN CITY – Being a Catholic and sharpening one’s intellect through higher education are not mutually exclusive, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of Catholic students.

Priest put on leave after stalking TV show host

BOSTON – Father David Ajemian, a Boston Catholic priest arrested on charges of stalking late-night NBC talk-show host Conan O’Brien, has been put on leave by the Boston Archdiocese and “is no longer able to exercise public ministry.”

Bishop urges no military action in Iran

WASHINGTON – Although “the prospect of Iran developing nuclear weapons is unacceptable,” the U.S. government must exhaust every option before considering military action to resolve the situation, the chairman of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Committee on International Policy told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

IND Indians relentless in overtime victory

The Institute of Notre Dame, Baltimore, faced its toughest challenge of the season as the sun began to set on the IAAM C Conference field hockey championship game held on Nov. 4 at The Bryn Mawr School.

Archbishop O’Brien draws a crowd in tavern

Theology might have been on tap Wednesday night but it was the archbishop who was pouring, inspiring the standing-room-only crowd.

Cards community needs to believe

Calvert Hall College High School’s head football coach, Donald Davis, has his work cut out for him as he continues to challenge and change the mindset of his players and those associated with the Towson football program. Bottom line: They need to believe that they can win football games.

Dons look to make it five in a row

Looking ahead to the 88th meeting of two, top-level, local football teams this Thanksgiving for the annual Turkey Bowl, one wonders: Can the Dons make it five wins in a row?

Retired Congressman receives Medal of Freedom

Henry Hyde, retired Republican Congressman from Illinois, was one of three Catholics to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, during a Nov. 5 White House ceremony.

Cardinal calls for unity of Chinese Catholic communities

A Scottish cardinal has told Chinese Communist Party officials there is no need for a patriotic association in their country.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Easter Vigil is the highpoint of our liturgical celebration! As a “cradle” Catholic I took for granted my Catholic Faith and traditions.

Priest recalls peaceful midnight Mass in a war zone

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For the past 51 years as a priest, Father John Bauer, C.Ss.R., has looked forward to celebrating Midnight Mass on Christmas, and the most peaceful one for this Highlandtown native was in the middle of a war zone.

Faith sustains families while loved ones serve in military