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Pope Benedict prays sainthood cause of Pope Pius XII proceeds smoothly

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI prayed that the sainthood cause of Pope Pius XII, whose pontificate spanned the “tumultuous years” during and after World War II, would proceed smoothly.
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Easter vs. irony

At the beginning of Lent, I was sent a moving account of the recent funeral procession of a young American soldier, which took place near his hometown in the South. The most striking section read as follows:
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Pope prays for trapped Chilean miners, greets U.S. seminarians

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Pope Benedict XVI offered his prayers for the 33 men trapped underground in a gold and copper mine in Chile.
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At funeral, Archbishop Borders is celebrated as a faith-filled leader

In a funeral liturgy that celebrated his quiet optimism and selfless leadership, Archbishop William D. Borders was laid to rest April 23 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
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Dedication of the New Adoration Chapel

Introduction Bishop Madden, Msgr. Valenzano, my brother priests and deacons, and dear friends in Christ: On this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, I welcome all of you here to the Basilica of the Assumption. During this Mass, the honor will fall to me to solemnly inaugurate the new chapel which...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 150th anniversary of St. Michael, Clear Spring

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary and Confirmation at St. Michael in Clear Spring.
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In Response to Week of Violence, Knights of Columbus Urges Prayers for Healing

In Response to a Week of Violence, Knights of Columbus Urges Prayers for Healing St. Francis’ Prayer of Peace suggested as commitment to peace and forgiveness (NEW HAVEN, Conn.) – Following a week of violence across the United States, the Knights of Columbus has called for a novena of prayer to heal the wounds and...
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Why I’m crying as our child starts kindergarten

As our little boy walks into school to start kindergarten today, I’ll have tears in my eyes.It’s not just that I want to hold onto our baby a little longer.I’m crying because I worry that I should have prepared him better for the challenges and questions that come with starting
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Faith groups support first Frederick fair for the poor

From haircuts to new shoes to funds for electricity and rent, the poor of Frederick County received comfort and support June 18 as they participated in Convoy of Hope at the Frederick County Fairgrounds.
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A day at the races, searching for costumes, homemade birthday cards, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Our friend Theresa invited us to go to the Maryland Million with her, so our boys and I headed down to Laurel for a few hours at the races.
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The nobility of Cardinal Dulles

If the United States had a nobility, Avery Dulles would have been born into it. His great-grandfather, John W. Foster, and his great-uncle, Robert Lansing, both served as Secretary of State. So did his father, John Foster Dulles, who also negotiated the post-World War II peace treaty with Japan. Avery Dulles’s uncle, Allen Dulles, was...
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Missionary spirit infuses African clergy, nuns ministering in U.S.

WASHINGTON – In generations past, Catholics in the United States sent missionaries to – among other places – Africa to evangelize its people and spread the Gospel.
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