Vatican: Abortion, attempted suicide always obstacles to ordination

The sacredness of human life is so absolute that performing or helping procure an abortion or attempting suicide is an obstacle to ordination as a Catholic priest, even if the man was not Catholic at the time the events occurred, said a new Vatican ruling.
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Among eight accepted into priestly formation program, two from Cameroon

Eight young men, including two from Africa and two who have just graduated from high school, have been accepted into seminary.
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Changing canon law, pope brings Latin and Eastern practices closer

In a change to church law, Latin-rite Catholic deacons may not preside at a wedding when one or both of the new spouses are members of an Eastern Catholic church.
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NDP teacher, ‘history nerd,’ fit in at GW’s Mount Vernon

Notre Dame Prep history teacher earns summer fellowship to study at George Washington's plantation in Virginia.
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September always leads to October (Baseball, the Orioles, eschatology and Heaven)

As a priest and a big baseball fan, I always enjoy watching Baltimore Orioles games after a hard day’s work – with some Tostitos and salsa in my lap and my “eyes of faith” wide open.This is the start of the best time of the year for baseball fans. September
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Assassinated French priest joins procession of martyrs, pope says

To kill in the name of God is satanic, Pope Francis said at a Mass for a French priest assassinated by youths loyal to the Islamic State.
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How can Catholics relate to Mary?

When Catholics recite the line from the Hail Mary: “Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death,” they do not think of Mary as a goddess with independent power. They know that power comes from her Son. They simply ask her to intercede for them, knowing well that Jesus will honor...
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Former employee gifts Loyola $2 million for science and education scholarships

A planned gift – the largest by an employee in Loyola’s history – will create endowed scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
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What Our Lady of Sorrows might be asking of us

A smiling Mary holding a lively Christ Child is much more appealing to me than Mary holding her Son’s body at the foot of the cross.But although I would prefer to stay with the lighter, joyful images, as time goes on I realize the importance of focusing on how our
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It’s FUNdamental!

On most Friday nights, you can find the Barberry 6 relaxing at home, watching the Orioles or playing Kerplunk. It’s too hard for us to find a place that’s fun, affordable, and accommodating for our 3 boisterous boys and newborn girl. So, when I heard that FUNdamentals,
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Sister Marie Carl Horn, S.S.N.D., ministered in education and hoops

A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Marie Carl Horn was offered Sept. 1. Sister Marie Carl died Aug. 28. She had served as an educator for many years.
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