Union, hospital system battle puts Catholic leaders on opposite sides

SAN FRANCISCO – When Monsignor John Brenkle heard of the labor-management trouble brewing at Catholic-run Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, he knew he had a touchy problem on his hands.
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Archbishop O’Brien testifies against the death penalty

ANNAPOLIS – While others debated the financial costs of maintaining the death penalty in Maryland, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien highlighted moral concerns during an Aug. 19 appearance before the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment in Annapolis.
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Loyola changing name to reflect evolution

One educational observer said that Loyola College in Maryland’s decision to become Loyola University Maryland reflects its evolution, but the likely name change is a source of controversy for some alumni, who feel the current name more accurately describes the school’s intimate atmosphere.
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Campaign ‘08: How do candidates’ health reform plans measure up?

WASHINGTON – The two major presidential candidates agree on at least one thing: health care reform must be a high priority for the next administration. But when it comes to the details, much of the common ground between Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama falls away.
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Catholics decry court ruling requiring doctor to inseminate lesbian

WASHINGTON – A California Supreme Court decision upholding the rights of a lesbian to be artificially inseminated despite the religious objections of her physician violates the physician’s rights of religious freedom and freedom of speech, according to officials of the California Catholic Conference.
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Cleveland nun to close one night of Democratic convention with prayer

WASHINGTON – St. Joseph Sister Catherine Pinkerton of Cleveland is not usually one to seek the spotlight, but she will take center stage at the Democratic National Convention Aug. 27 when she gives the benediction to close the party’s third day of business.
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Mexican prelates defend editorial calling for women to dress modestly

MEXICO CITY – An editorial in an online publication from the Archdiocese of Mexico City urging women to don more conservative attire has generated headlines across the country as Catholic leaders defended their call for modesty as a method of promoting dignity and reducing incidents of sexual harassment and assault.
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Priest consoles families of victims of plane crash in Madrid

MADRID, Spain – Father Angel Garcia Rodriguez arrived at Madrid’s Barajas Airport to see off a fellow priest when he heard that a plane had crashed at a nearby terminal just minutes earlier.
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Archbishop O’Brien testifies against the death penalty

ANNAPOLIS – While others debated the financial costs of maintaining the death penalty in Maryland, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien highlighted moral concerns during an Aug. 19 appearance before the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment in Annapolis.
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New chair helps St. Agnes plot future

Barbara Bozzuto lost her way on her first visit to St. Agnes Hospital, which led to a satisfying discovery.
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Baltimore says farewell to Bishop Malooly

It’s not every day that Bishop W. Francis Malooly is compared to a record-breaking Olympian.
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Youths need to limit computer use, keep moving

During the 1980s, computers weren’t for the cool kids. Now, everyone and their Web-savvy grandmother are perched in front of their monitors – at home, work and the coffee shop.
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