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‘We dare not become complacent’ on abuse, says South Dakota bishop

WASHINGTON – Despite the small number of credible cases of clergy sexual abuse reported in 2007, “we dare not become complacent” on the issue, said Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Rapid City, S.D., the new chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People.
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Archbishop O’Brien promotes healing in Frostburg

Acknowledging the pain that comes with the impending closure of St. Michael School in Frostburg, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien visited St. Michael parish Dec. 8 and encouraged the faith community to work toward healing.
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Park Heights painting highlights saint

It looks more than a little bit like a Picasso, the nun’s painting of St. Ambrose baptizing St. Augustine.
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Congolese bishops call on U.S. for support

In an effort to quell violence and bring humanitarian aid to thousands of displaced people, two Congolese bishops called on the United Nations, the United States and other Western powers to strengthen international peacekeeping forces in their war-ravaged country.
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Election loss does not diminish cause

George Weigel writes (CR, Nov. 20) about “The Two Americas.” He, of course, is talking about the two major political parties which campaigned on the issues that he refers to and the supporters of each party. Most Catholics, and millions of others, are concerned about the issues Mr. Weigel raises, but with others as well....
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Schools have proven worthy of support

Having read reports about the schools crisis, I can only reflect on my own experience in Catholic education, both as a student and a teacher. As a student, I attended Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Highlandtown. The eight years there set me on my spiritual and intellectual journey. The School Sisters of Notre Dame...
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New sexuality catechesis document aimed at youth

When it comes to human sexuality, many young people view the Catholic Church as an institution which dishes out stern looks and finger-wags on top of daunting edicts.
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Seton Keough prepared TV anchor

Although WBAL-TV’s on-air talent Lisa Robinson graduated 26 years ago from The Archbishop Keough High School, Baltimore, she still keeps her yearbook in her locker at work.
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Towson Catholic student a Page worth reading

Ever since she was a little girl, Catherine Warner has been the curious sort.
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Same-sex marriage vote said no sign of disregard for gay Catholics

LOS ANGELES – In a message to homosexual Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony and the six auxiliary bishops of the archdiocese said the recent vote in California defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman “does not diminish in any way (your) importance” nor “lessen your...
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Vatican urges protection of religious freedom, response to trafficking

VATICAN CITY – A leading Vatican diplomat called for better protection of religious freedom in the face of increasing acts of violence and discrimination against Christians and members of other religions.
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Roses and thorns: Pope lays achievements, concerns at feet of Mary

ROME – Laying a basket of white roses at the foot of a statue of Mary, Pope Benedict XVI said Catholics can lay everything at the feet of their heavenly mother.
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