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January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012

Bethlehem U. students face obstacles in quest for higher education

BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Students travel great distances and put up with checkpoints and other travel restrictions on a near-daily basis to attend Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in the Palestinian territories.
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January 19, 2012

New Maryland Legislature will face critical issues

ANNAPOLIS – The next Maryland General Assembly isn’t going to have it easy. From the possible legalization of gay marriage to dealing with abortion in the implementation of federal healthcare reform, newly elected leaders will face a host of decisions that will influence public policy in fundamental ways.
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January 19, 2012

Missal letter hits home

In answer to Kathy Stromberg’s letter, (CR, Sept. 30), she is right! With all the problems in the church today, why spend time and money to do something no one wants? Yes, we do want children to understand what the prayers say and from your articles it seems to me the prayers will be harder...
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January 19, 2012

Church over Jesus’ empty tomb is ecumenical challenge, Franciscan says

VATICAN CITY – Christians throughout the Middle East want to celebrate Easter on the same date, but the sometimes difficult system of sharing the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem means coming to an agreement will not be easy, said the head of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land.
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January 19, 2012

Synod report summarizes suggestions for strengthening church, dialogue

VATICAN CITY – Specific synod suggestions for a common Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Easter, wider authority for Eastern Catholic patriarchs – including participation in conclaves to elect a pope - and the need for local dialogue with Muslims and Jews were repeated in the midterm report of the Synod of Bishops for the Middle East.
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January 19, 2012

Father Breighner readers deliver good news

In today’s economic environment we all find ourselves faced not only with financial challenges, but faith challenges. Father Joseph Breighner’s column (CR, Sept. 16), “Assist Little Sisters; Challenge Father Joe,” asked readers to challenge his faith and fulfill his dream of being a philanthropist. We are happy to report that he is succeeding in his...
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January 19, 2012

Pope tells seminarians abuse crisis cannot discredit priestly mission

VATICAN CITY – In a letter to the world’s seminarians, Pope Benedict XVI said that in the face of widespread religious indifference and the recent moral failings of clergy, the world needs priests and pastors who can serve God and bring God to others.
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January 19, 2012

Pope canonizes six, calls them ‘shining examples’ of holiness

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed six new saints, including an Australian nun and a Canadian brother, calling them “shining examples” of holiness and the power of prayer.
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January 19, 2012

Building bridges: Muslims, Jews, Christians join forces for peace

VATICAN CITY – The enthusiastic exchange of calling cards and making sure caterers provided kosher and halal food are small yet critical signs of a successful interfaith conference.
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January 19, 2012

Growing divide seen in political worldviews of Catholic constituencies

WASHINGTON – As in other recent election years, Catholic voting behavior is likely to resemble the voting of the population at large, but there is a growing divide in the political worldviews of various Catholic constituencies.
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January 19, 2012

Life, looks prepare actor to bring ‘Lombardi’ to Broadway

NEW YORK – Dan Lauria bears a striking physical resemblance to Vince Lombardi.
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January 19, 2012

Synod hears repeated calls for common Christian Easter date

VATICAN CITY – At a synod concerned primarily about peace and the continued presence of Christians in the Holy Land, one of the suggestions made repeatedly was that Catholics, Protestants, Anglicans and Orthodox finally celebrate Easter together each year.
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