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Sisters of Mercy and others pray inside the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington Feb. 27 during a "Catholic Day of Action for Dreamers" protest to press Congress to protect "Dreamers." (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Dozens of Catholics arrested as they call on Congress to help ‘Dreamers’

Rhina Guidos
February 27, 2018
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Many of the arrested included Sisters of Mercy, who recalled the arrival of their religious order to the U.S. and their contributions to the country, and asked that the young adults they called “Dreamers” be allowed to do the same.

Jesuit Father Francis G. McManamin, who died Feb. 24 at age 93, taught history and served as chaplain to the athletic teams at Loyola University Maryland over several generations. He is pictured in the late 1980s with students representing various sports. (Courtesy Loyola University Maryland)

‘Father Mac’ taught history, served as athletic chaplain at Loyola University Maryland

Paul McMullen
February 27, 2018
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Jesuit Father Francis G. McManamin, who taught history at Loyola University Maryland but was more visible serving as a chaplain to the Greyhounds’ athletic teams, died Feb. 24.

"Love Thy Neighbor" -- After several sleepless nights due to loud neighbors, Chip asks Rabbi Gil and Father Gene for advice on loving thy neighbor, on LIVING BIBLICALLY, Monday, March 12 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured L-R: Jay R. Ferguson as Chip, Lindsey Kraft as Leslie, David Krumholtz as Rabbi Gil, and Ian Gomez as Father Gene Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Living Biblically

Christopher Gunty
February 26, 2018
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If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season.

Activists and recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program, march up Broadway in New York City Feb. 15 during the start of their "Walk to Stay Home," a five-day 250-mile walk from New York to Washington to demand that Congress pass a clean DREAM Act to save the program. (CNS photo/Shannon Stapleton, Reuters)

Back in Washington after recess, members of Congress get calls on DACA

Catholic News Service
February 26, 2018
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As Congress reconvened after a 10-day recess, members of both chambers received calls from Catholics around the country Feb. 26 urging them to find a legislative solution to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.

State Sen. James E. “Ed” DeGrange Sr. (D-Anne Arundel County) applauds the choir of Cardinal Shehan School after its rendition of “Rise Up,” which was dedicated to the retiring legislator. (Courtesy Maryland Catholic Conference)

Sen. DeGrange honored at ‘Catholics in Annapolis’ reception

Christopher Gunty
February 26, 2018
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About 300 people from around the state converged Feb. 22 on the capitol for briefings on issues of interest to Catholics before meeting with local legislators.

Archbishop William E. Lori participated in a Black History Month ecumenical service in the Morgan State University Memorial Chapel in Baltimore Feb. 25. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Archbishop Lori returns to Morgan State for Black History Month celebration

Paul McMullen
February 26, 2018
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Archbishop William E. Lori returned to the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore for a special ecumenical service during Black History Month.

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