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People pray before the Nov. 8 procession with the body of Sgt. Ron Helus of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, who died in a shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., is seen from an overpass Nov. 8. Helus, who leaves behind a wife and grown son, was a 29-year veteran who was set to retire this year. (CNS photo/Ringo Chiu, Reuters)

Archbishop Lori calls for prayers in wake of Los Angeles shooting

Catholic Review Staff
November 8, 2018
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“I am deeply saddened by yet another mass shooting in our country,” Archbishop Lori said in a Nov. 8 statement.

The Grinch, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is seen with Max the dog in the animated movie "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch." 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/Universal)

Movie Review: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’

Joseph McAleer
November 8, 2018
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Somewhere Theodor Geisel may be spinning in his grave over the latest treatment of one of his most famous character creations, “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (Universal). If so, he’s only revolving gently.

Brother James Miller, who was born in 1944 in Wisconsin and shot to death in Guatemala in 1982, has been recognized as a martyr by the Vatican and will be beatified. He is pictured in this image courtesy of the Christian Brothers of the Midwest. (CNS photo/courtesy Christian Brothers of the Midwest)

Pope recognizes martyrdom of U.S. Christian Brother

Cindy Wooden
November 8, 2018
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Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of De La Salle Christian Brother James Miller, who was born in Wisconsin and was shot to death in Guatemala in 1982.

U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien, grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, is shown in a file photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics, encourages dialogue

Cindy Wooden
November 8, 2018
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The 30,000 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem fund about 80 percent of the annual budget of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, ensuring that Catholic parishes and seminaries, schools and hospitals in Israel, Palestine and Jordan continue to function, said U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien.

Religious Sister of Mercy Mary Sharon Burns died Nov. 2 at Stella Maris Hospice, at age 91.

Sister Sharon Burns, R.S.M., led college theology department

Catholic Review Staff
November 7, 2018
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A funeral Mass for Sister Mary Sharon Burns was to be offered Nov. 8 at Stella Maris Chapel in Timonium. A Religious Sister of Mercy who served in both hospice ministry and as the head of the theology department at what is now Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Sister Sharon died Nov. 2 at Stella Maris Hospice, at age 91.

The heart St. John Vianney will be available for public veneration Nov. 10-11 at St. Mary’s Historic Seminary Chapel on Paca Street in Baltimore as part of a national relic tour sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. (Courtesy Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk)

St. John Vianney’s heart will be available for veneration in Baltimore

George P. Matysek Jr.
November 7, 2018
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The incorrupt heart of one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints will be available for public veneration Nov. 10-11 at St. Mary’s Historic Seminary Chapel on Paca Street in Baltimore as part of a national relic tour sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

A priest demonstrates the granting of absolution that occurs during the sacrament of reconciliation. The priest, acting in the person of Christ, can absolve a person of his or her sins with their contrition, confession and penance. (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec)

Is annual confession mandated?/Can’t understand priest

Father Kenneth Doyle
November 6, 2018
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Father Doyle fields questions about whether annual confession is mandated and not being able to understand a priest.

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