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January 19, 2012

Court takes church-state case brought by Catholic challenging a cross

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a church-state case involving a cross erected by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in a national park in California.
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Taizé retreat offered at Govans parish

For the first time in Baltimore, the ecumenical community will host a “Pilgrimage of Trust” weekend Feb. 27-28 featuring talks by Brother John of the Taizé community in France.
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Faith-based investors to apply ‘green’ index in investment decisions

WASHINGTON – The Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility said Feb. 5 it would use an index measuring how “green” publicly traded corporations are to help it make investment decisions and push for more eco-friendly business practices.
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Libertytown parishioners consider costs, environment in centuries-old log cabin

Chris and Susie Hill’s ultimate goal is to “go off the grid,” using no power generated from fossil fuels, and drastically shrinking their carbon footprint. The Hills are well on their way.
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People, Places, Things

First through fourth-grade teachers at St. Thomas Aquinas School, Baltimore, were chosen as mentor teachers for College of Notre Dame of Maryland students in Baltimore for their 2009 Clinical Field Experience. Mary Cutter, Susan Smith, Madeline Coleman and Patti Latkowsky provided role modeling and guidance for college students Nicole Raymond, Katie Hauser, Maria Tannous and...
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Lent: The love of God

“God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him” (1 Jn 4:16). These words present for us the fundamental premise upon which Christianity is built. In his encyclical “Deus Caritas Est,” Pope Benedict XVI writes, “God’s love for us is fundamental for our lives, and it raises...
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Immaculate Conception School closed for rest of week

Nearly 90 Immaculate Conception School students were out sick Feb. 24 due to flu-like symptoms, causing the principal to cancel classes for the remainder of the week.
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Death penalty repeal advocates hopeful

Gov. Martin J. O’Malley’s effort to repeal Maryland’s death penalty appears to be gaining momentum.
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President Obama calls Archbishop Dolan with congratulations, prayers

YONKERS, N.Y. – President Barack Obama called Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan Feb. 23 to congratulate the Milwaukee archbishop on his appointment as head of the New York Archdiocese, according to news reports.
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Physicians take legal, educational steps to defend conscience rights

WASHINGTON – To combat what they see as threats to the conscience rights of health care professionals who oppose abortion, the Catholic Medical Association and other organizations are taking both legal and educational steps.
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Vatican says recent apologies from traditionalist bishop aren’t enough

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican said Bishop Richard Williamson’s statement of regret for denying the extent of the Holocaust does not meet the Vatican’s demand that he publicly recant his position.
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Former ad man has a new message, and it’s all about Jesus

Pallottine Father Salvatore C. Furnari says he had always heard God calling him to the priesthood.
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