Q&A with Archbishop Lori on religious liberty: Part I

In the first of a two-part report on religious liberty, Archbishop William E. Lori stresses importance of the witness of lay Catholics.
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Stars and stripes and unplanned anniversary picnics forever

Planning is not my strength. Not too long ago my youngest sister, Treasa, mentioned that our parents’ 45th anniversary was today.My parents aren’t the type of people who would want a large party—which is good because we didn’t have time to plan one.Maybe we could take my parents to Mass
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Your life in thirty seconds

If you had only 30 seconds to create a slideshow of who you are, which photos do you choose? That was my first assignment for my Introduction to Mass Communications class.  When I first saw the assignment, I assumed I would have to speak in the
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On the road for religious freedom, again

The rhythm, routine and Providence were similar, but this religious pilgrimage was also a bit different.Father Jack Lombardi and friends began another Religious Freedom Pilgrimage June 14, albeit without the fanfare and media attention that accompanied the Pilgrimage of Love and Mercy he led from Baltimore to Philadelphia last September
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“Building Community”: One brick at a time

If you’re looking for something fun, free, and fantastic to do this weekend, head over to the Baltimore Museum of Art to meet Josh Copus and participate in his interactive Brick Factory, which is part of his greater project “Building Community.” My mom, the boys, and
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Patriarch urges leaders to attend pan-Orthodox meeting

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called on his brother patriarchs and primates of the Orthodox churches to honor their commitments and join him for the Great and Holy Council of the Orthodox Church.
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Last priest who was imprisoned in Dachau camp dies

Father Hermann Scheipers, the last surviving priest who was imprisoned in the notorious Dachau prison camp, died June 2 in his North Rhine hometown of Ochtrup, Germany, at age 102.
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Transitional deacon awaits June 25 priestly ordination

Michael Rubeling, a transitional deacon from Libertytown, will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 25.
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A cup of coffee with the champ

“Noooooo!” we thought. He’s not coming over here! But he was! Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and a Muslim bodyguard were headed for our table in a restaurant deserted after lunchtime in the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington.
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Movie Review: ‘Finding Dory’

This buoyant new film’s entertainment value is moored to solid morals.
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Family petitions N.Y. court to move body of Archbishop Sheen to Peoria

Bishop Jenky is “immensely grateful” and looks forward to the resumption of Archbishop Sheen’s beatification and canonization cause.
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