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In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. (Courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored

Development Department
December 20, 2018
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In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of 69-year-old Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar of Los Angeles after the archdiocese's independent Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board recommended he not be allowed to minister because of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1990s. Bishop Salazar is pictured in a 2012 photo in Rome. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope accepts resignation of Los Angeles auxiliary accused of abuse

Catholic News Service
December 19, 2018
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of 69-year-old Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar of Los Angeles after the archdiocese’s independent Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board recommended he not be allowed to minister because of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1990s.

St. Nicholas is depicted in a stained-glass window at Blessed Sacrament Church in Bolton Landing, N.Y. The feast of St. Nicholas -- a fourth-century bishop from the region of modern-day Turkey, well known for his generosity -- is celebrated Dec. 6. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home

Brett Robinson
December 19, 2018
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Perhaps we need a new, albeit very different, St. Nicholas. Someone who recognizes our poverty, a poverty of attention and time, and can fill our homes and hearts with something far more valuable than more screens and chocolate coins.

Seminarians attend Mass in 2017 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois, near Chicago. More than 200 seminarians from 34 dioceses study at the seminary on their path to the priesthood. The U.S. bishops will start 2019 with a spiritual retreat Jan. 2-8 at Mundelein to pray and reflect on the important matters facing the Catholic Church such as the abuse crisis. (CNS photo/courtesy Mundelein)

CUA scholars expect bishops’ retreat will lead to spiritual renewal

Chaz Muth
December 19, 2018
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A week of prayer and discernment on their role as church shepherds may be exactly what the U.S. bishops need when they gather in retreat Jan. 2-8 near Chicago, two Catholic University of America scholars said.

A picture of Jakelin Caal, a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in U.S. custody after crossing illegally from Mexico to the U.S., is seen during a Dec. 15 protest held in El Paso, Texas, to demand justice for her. (CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters)

U.S. bishops, others mourn death of Guatemalan girl near border

Julie Asher
December 19, 2018
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Three U.S. Catholic bishops Dec. 18 joined their voices in mourning the death of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl shortly after she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her father and they turned themselves in to U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeking asylum.

Emily Blunt stars in a scene from the movie "Mary Poppins Returns," a sequel to the 1964 film "Mary Poppins." The Catholic News Service classification is A-I -- general patronage. Not otherwise rated. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Jay Maidment, courtesy Disney)

Movie Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

John Mulderig
December 18, 2018
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It has taken more than half a century, but at long last “Mary Poppins Returns” (Disney). The result is a delightful sequel to the 1964 classic that will divert all but the youngest and most skittish members of the family.

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