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She’s a full six years younger than 100-year-old Sister Joachim Scally, R.S.M., but that doesn’t stop Sister Kateri Sullivan, R.S.M., from proudly calling herself Sister Joachim’s “big sister.”

St. Francis teacher remains young at heart

The motto at St. Francis of Assisi School in northeast Baltimore attests that “it’s not just school – but a way of life.”

Suggestions for hospice care

Question: My friend’s mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The doctor said her mother will probably only live for about six more months. He suggested they arrange hospice care. My friend and her family are distraught. What do you suggest?

Wonderful column on ‘Humanae Vitae’

What a wonderful column on “Humanae Vitae” by Archbishop O’Brien (CR, Aug. 28). Praise God! It brought me to tears that finally someone has the courage to publicly proclaim and defend “Humanae Vitae.” In the 40 years since it was published in 1968, I have never heard it mentioned from a pulpit.

Editorial reflects uncertainty regarding labor

The editorial, “U.S. workforce continues to evolve,” (CR, Aug. 28) reflects the uncertainty we all feel about the value and dignity of our labor. It rightly praises the Catholic Church for its steadfast embrace of workers’ rights. Bombarded by the virtues of the “free market” since the 1980’s, and urged to accept its omnipotence and our impotence before it, the “standard of human dignity” noted in the editorial recedes farther and farther from our grasp.

Parental notice law back on California ballot, faces well-funded foes

SAN FRANCISCO – Pro-life groups are asking California voters to approve a measure that would prohibit abortions involving underage girls until 48 hours after a parent or other family member has been notified.

Church petitions Indian Supreme Court to protect Christians in Orissa

NEW DELHI – The Catholic Church in India has petitioned the country’s Supreme Court to protect Christian lives and property in Orissa state.

Former Colombian hostage says meeting pope was ‘dream come true’

ROME – Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt said it was “a dream come true” to meet Pope Benedict XVI.

Towson parishioners rebuild after tragic loss

John and Gat Meredith planned on marking the first anniversary of their daughter’s death quietly.

In new book, Columbia parishioner recounts ordeals in Vietnam

Hai Dang Nguyen’s world was crumbling around him in April 1975. The Communists were on the verge of completely overrunning South Vietnam and Mr. Nguyen knew he had to get his family out of the country.

Archbishop Curley’s reach extends to Jamaica

When Gene Hoffman sat down to check his e-mail Aug. 27, a story from the Catholic News Service about a Bible camp in Jamaica waited in his inbox.

Thurmont parish celebrates Labor Day with fun