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In a 2014 file photo, an image of Mary is adorned with flowers at the foot of a tall Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Rome's firefighters have observed the tradition every year since 1857. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Observation of Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 9

George P. Matysek Jr.
December 6, 2019
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Catholics are encouraged but not obligated to attend Mass Dec. 9 in honor of the observed solemnity. As always, Mass attendance on Sunday is obligated.

Luke Goodrich, an attorney who represents the Little Sisters of the Poor in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the contraceptive mandate, has written a book, "Free To Believe," about the importance of religious liberty.
Luke Goodrich, an attorney who represents the Little Sisters of the Poor in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the contraceptive mandate, has written a book, "Free To Believe," about the importance of religious liberty. He is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS photo/Linda Petersen, Intermountain Catholic)

Religious freedom is a basic human right, says lawyer for Little Sisters

Catholic News Service
December 6, 2019
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As an attorney with Becket, a religious liberty law firm, Luke Goodrich is proud to be able to make a difference while earning a livelihood. He sees his work as a calling from God.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore contingent at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis Nov. 21-23 included 137 young people and chaperones. (Courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

NCYC continues to inspire young Abingdon parishioner

Paul McMullen
December 5, 2019
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Two weeks after returning from the National Catholic Youth Conference, Isabel Sans remains moved by the spirit she encountered in Indianapolis, and not just from 20,000 like-minded pilgrims.

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