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Nativity museum reopens in Bethlehem in time for Christmas celebration

BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Traditional ceramic and wood Nativity scenes from Spain share center stage along with miniature wooden box reproductions from Mexico, an almond-eyed baby Jesus from Thailand and a hanbok-clad Holy Family from Korea at the newly reopened International Nativity Museum.
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Pregame prayer, solid teamwork clinched win for Loyola, says nun-chaplain

A religious sister who is the longtime chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team credited the pregame prayer and the players' solid teamwork for the Ramblers' thrilling, last-second 64-62 win over the University of Miami in the NCAA Tournament on March 15.
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As Cubs chaplain, Joliet priest cares for ‘spiritual needs’ of players

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would do this with the Cubs and be a priest,” said Father Masters.
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Christmas in April, a spring of surprises, Angry Birds saving the Earth, and doughnut dreams (7 Quick Takes Friday)

—1—For weeks Daniel has been preparing for his spring concert at preschool. When I asked him what songs he would be singing, he said, “Christmas songs.”“Really?” I said. “Like what?”“Jingle Bells and stuff like that,” he said.It seemed unlikely, but who am I to question? “Should I find a Santa
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Parishes, schools, organizations spread goodwill, good news

See more than 10 examples of parishes, schools and organizations giving back this holiday season.
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Sister Rosemary (Gianetta) Nevy, O.S.U., dies

A funeral Mass for Ursuline Sister Rosemary (Gianetta) Nevy was offered Dec. 19 in Louisville, Ky.
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Catholic Review Column: Choosing Life

Hundreds of thousands of people were expected in Washington, D.C., this week for the annual March for Life, held each year on the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision. Among those scheduled to participate in the March for Life were hundreds of parishioners and students from our own archdiocese. Bishop...
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Countdown to the first apostolic visit of Pope Francis to the United States: Part 1

The excitement is building:Pope Francis arrives here in the U.S. in just 14 days! That’s just two weeks from today…I have so many fond memories of the visits of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI here in the United States, including three occasions where I took part.
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Archbishop to ordain 14 permanent deacons May 14

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien will ordain 14 men to the permanent diaconate May 14 during a 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
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Cord blood donation is free and easy, but still a challenge for Mercy, St. Agnes

Mercy Medical Center and St. Agnes Hospital are trying to boost the number of patients who donate their newborns’ umbilical cord blood.
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Catholic corporal steps up to tend to spiritual well-being of company

COMBAT OUTPOST SPIDER MONKEY, Afghanistan – Like all Marines, Cpl. Matthew Munoz is there for his buddies, but the 23-year-old also has stepped forward to help tend to the spiritual well-being of his comrades in arms.
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Diocese works to eliminate stigma of AIDS

SHENYANG, China (CNS) -- For World AIDS Day, the nuns leafleted the train stations in Liaoning province, and members of parish youth groups handed out information at parishes. But while many agencies offer AIDS awareness programs for World AIDS Day each Dec. 1, the Diocese of Liaoning offers such programs year-round, said Immaculate Heart of...
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