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The sequence of lighting the candles on an Advent wreath is to light the first purple candle on the first Sunday of Advent, which is Dec. 1 this year. Then move clockwise and light a second purple candle for the second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8. On the third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15, also known as Gaudete Sunday, the pink candle is lit. The last purple candle is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22. (CNS photo/Ann M. Augherton, Arlington Herald)

Want to add to hope, joy, reflection, healing? You can do Advent

Mark Pattison
November 29, 2019
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If Catholics do take time for Advent, which begins Dec. 1 this year, they can find it to be a meaningful season.

Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 27, 2019. (CNS photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Dispute ideas, pope tells theologians, but don’t confuse the faithful

Cindy Wooden
November 29, 2019
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Theologians must explore and debate disputed questions, at times even taking “risks” with what they propose, but those discussions should take place within the academy so as not to confuse the faithful, Pope Francis said.

Calvert Calvert Hall College High School coach Donald Davis raises the championship trophy following the Cardinals' 33-10 victory over Loyola Blakefield's Dons following the 100th edition of the Turkey Bowl Nov. 28 at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Calvert Hall rolls to 33-10 victory over Loyola Blakefield in 100th Turkey Bowl 

Paul McMullen
November 28, 2019
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Calvert Hall rose to the occasion of the 100th Turkey Bowl Nov. 28 at sold-out Johnny Unitas Stadium, where the Cardinals rode the big plays of senior Cole Herbert and a ground game led by classmate Sean Tucker to a 33-10 rout of Loyola Blakefield. 

From right, Archbishop William E. Lori, Bishop Denis J. Madden and Josephite Father Ray Bomberger, pastor of St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V in West Baltimore, lead a 2017 walk that paused for prayer and remembrance at sites where homicides had occurred. (CR file)

‘Time for a different approach’

Christopher Gunty
November 27, 2019
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We have to do something – actually we have to do a lot of somethings: strengthen families, fight poverty, promote the dignity of life – so that when we get to the end of 2020, we’re not looking at 300 or more homicides in Baltimore again.

Augie Miceli, shown in April, died at age 86 June 29, less than a month after completing 60 years of service to Calvert Hall College High School in Towson. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Turkey Bowl at 100: Augie Miceli still teaching, leading

Jason Smith
November 27, 2019
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The best thing you can do in life is be a consistent, positive example to your family. Teach them to be punctual. Teach them to be a good influence on their community. And, most essential, teach them how to provide care and love to other people, especially those in your family.

Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., speaks during a news conference at the chancery Nov. 26, 2019, in Wheeling, W.Va. (CNS photo/Colleen Rowan, The Catholic Spirit)

West Virginia bishop asks predecessor to repay $792,000 to diocese

Dennis Sadowski
November 26, 2019
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Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, has asked the former bishop of the diocese to pay back more than $792,000 to cover the “inappropriate expenditure of diocesan funds to support a luxurious lifestyle.”

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