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October 23, 2013

Red Mass Homily – Diocese of Richmond

Historical Notes Let me begin by thanking you for your kind invitation to take part in the annual Red Mass here in the Diocese of Richmond. This is my first opportunity to visit the Diocese of Richmond since my installation as Archbishop of Baltimore a year and a half ago. As you may know, Richmond...
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Week in My Life 2013: Tuesday

This week I’m trying to blog every day as part of the Week in My Life series.I left Leo’s Lego Ninjago shirt draped over his footboard so he would see it first thing in the morning, but he’s squinting in the bright light when he comes out of his room, and
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Ready times three

I looked at my calendar one day in early October and realized that my due date was closer than I realized. I felt a rush, but of joy, not panic, even though I had done little to prepare for our new arrival. This time, I knew what being ready truly
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Pope authorizes leave of absence for German ‘luxury bishop’

Pope Francis has authorized a leave of absence for a German bishop at the center of controversy over expenditures for his residence and diocesan center.
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Colin Powell weighs in at Loyola U. on world scene

Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell spoke at the second annual Hanway Lecture in Global Studies at Loyola University Maryland Oct. 22.
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Saint John of Capistrano and a reminder of spring time

  The Oct. 23 feast of the Franciscan friar Saint John of Capistrano (1385-1456) reminds me of the springtime and the miracle of the swallows. It is pretty ironic that I am thinking spring today since it is chilly outside and we have a freeze warning here in Harford County for
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Week in My Life: Wednesday

This week I'm trying to blog every day as part of the Week in My Life series.Getting out of bed this morning, I notice how quiet it is. The boys are still asleep. As I’m starting to heat their breakfast soup in the kitchen, Daniel wanders in, his Lightning McQueen
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