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With at least 42 different nations represented in the congregation at St. Matthew, urban vicar Bishop Denis J. Madden has asked the pastor of the Northwood parish to chronicle his multicultural ministry cultivation.

Michael Smith, who grew up in Cherry Hill, always wanted a career in medicine, but first he had to resist the call of the corner that claims so many young black men.

The Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart elected three Baltimore women to their four-person leadership team.

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican spokesman dismissed Osama bin Laden’s accusations of an anti-Islam campaign by Pope Benedict XVI, noting the pope’s efforts to dialogue with Muslims.

LONDON – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has called for an end to all restrictions on abortions in every country in Europe.

Monsignor John L. FitzGerald, director of Apostleship of the Sea Baltimore, is presenting a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation to Knights of Columbus councils across the state. First offered to more than 300 Knights during their mid-term meeting late January in Perry Hall, many grand knights and other officials indicated they enjoyed it so much, said Joe Buccheri, chaplain and deputy director of AOS, that they asked Monsignor FitzGerald to visit individual councils (there are 130). This way, the entire membership could view the challenges seafarers face while at sea, understand their lifestyle, and learn of the many positive changes taking place in the maritime industry to help make life at sea safer.

Catholic Health Initiatives, the parent company of St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, invested $10 million in Calvert Social Investment Foundation (Calvert Foundation) Community Investment Notes in March.