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VILLANOVA, Pa. (CNS) — More than four out of five U.S. dioceses have experienced embezzlement or other misuse of parish funds within the past five years, but only two-fifths have formal written fraud policies, two Villanova University researchers said. Villanova business school professors Robert West and Charles Zech reported that according to a national survey of chief diocesan financial officers 21 percent said the diocese “seldom or never” audits parish finances and only 3 percent said such audits are conducted every year.

No room at the inn? Vatican Nativity scene gets more figures

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican’s 2006 Christmas tree did not turn out to be the tallest ever, but its Nativity scene is definitely the most populated. In addition to Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus and the three kings, the creche in St. Peter’s Square also features peasants, a flutist, a bagpipe player and a shepherd named “Titaoca.”

Greek Orthodox archbishop to visit pope, announces Vatican

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens, spiritual leader of the Orthodox church of Greece, will visit Pope Benedict XVI Dec. 13-16, the Vatican announced.

Some Islamic terms defined

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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Here are some terms commonly associated with Islam:

Statement on the death of Bishop James T. McHugh

December 15, 2000

With God’s people in the Diocese of Rockville Centre I mourn the passing of Bishop James T. McHugh. On behalf of those who work to defend and promote the cause of human life everywhere I express deepest appreciation for his prophetic, wise and most generous efforts on behalf of the most vulnerable in our society. […]

Pope John Paul II names W. Francis Malooly Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore

December 12, 2000

The Reverend Monsignor W. Francis Malooly, currently Chancellor and Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was named an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore today by Pope John Paul II. He will also serve in the role of Western Vicar for parishes in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, and Washington counties in Maryland. […]

Statement of the Appointment of Bishop W. Francis Malooly

December 12, 2000

With gratitude and joy I acknowledge the new gift of Pope John Paul II to the Archdiocese of Baltimore in the appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Bishop-elect W. Francis Malooly. Bishop Malooly has served with great distinction and dedication as Vicar General and Chancellor for the past eleven years and, earlier, in a number of […]

Pastoral Statement on Marriage, Sexuality and Chastity

December 11, 2000

The purpose of this pastoral statement on marriage, sexuality and chastity is threefold. First, it is offered to assist pastors in presenting a positive and wholesome Catholic vision of sexuality to their people. Second, it is written to articulate and encourage a convincing case for the value of chastity. And, third, it is meant to […]

Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass scheduled for Sunday at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 2000

December 7, 2000

The annual archdiocesan Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 5200 North Charles Street in Baltimore. His Excellency Oscar Rodríguez, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, will be principal celebrant. Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, will preside and […]

Prayer Service on Poverty and Racism

December 6, 2000

The reading from the prophet Micah calls us to do works of justice. Repeatedly in this year of the Great Jubilee Pope John Paul II, speaking in the name of the gospel of Jesus, has called us to the same evangelical task. Even more, he has reminded us that we should stand before the Lord […]

Cathedral Rededication and Diocesan 150th Anniversary Homily at Mass

November 29, 2000

It is a joy to return to Savannah for another historic, jubilant day in the life of your Diocese as you mark your 150th anniversary. I had come for the Episcopal ordinations and installations of Bishops Lessard and Boland, and I thank Bishop Boland for the gracious invitation that underscores the historic links between this […]

Statement on the Appointment of Archbishop McCarrick

November 21, 2000