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Math lessons at Bishop Walsh go viral

CUMBERLAND – Students at Bishop Walsh School can now get a private math lesson anytime and anywhere with teacher Charlie Lindelof’s online tutorials.
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Bishops condemn murder of veteran policeman in Northern Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland – The shooting of a policeman in Northern Ireland was described as “cold-blooded murder” by Bishop John McAreavey of Dromore and his Church of Ireland counterpart, who said there is “no going back” to the days of violence that killed more than 3,500 people over 30 years.
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Bishops approve framework for high school catechesis

BALTIMORE – A detailed framework for catechetical instruction for high school students will be given to publishing companies after being approved Nov. 14 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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New York Dominican community lavishes care on the terminally ill

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. – “If you have to be terminal, this is the place to come,” said Harriet Boyle, as the sun poured into her room through huge windows.
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Religious educators urged to seek new direction during tight economy

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Attendees at the annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim were encouraged to see the current economic downturn as a chance to reject “business as usual” and develop “a common good culture” based on Catholic social teaching.
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Bishops agree to music guidelines, Lenten readings

BALTIMORE – In a series of quick votes Nov. 14, the U.S. bishops approved new guidelines for the use of music in worship, English- and Spanish-language rituals for the celebration of weekday Liturgies of the Word, and revised Lectionary readings for Lent.
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Mercy Ridge celebrates 10 years, strong community

TIMONIUM – When Mercy Ridge Retirement Community celebrates, it does so in style. The retirement and assisted living community celebrated its 10th anniversary July 11. Old and new friends reunited to see a slideshow, enjoy an elaborate dinner, anniversary cake and champagne, and watch fireworks.
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Retired sisters: Wii got game

The last time Mercy Sister Lois Mueller picked up a bowling ball was 1932, but you couldn’t tell that from the way the 93-year-old Baltimore native knocked over pins left and right at The Villa retirement home for religious sisters Feb. 23.
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Interfaith couple honors Catholic, Jewish traditions

When the Christmas season approaches, the Advent candles aren’t the only ones that are lit in the home of Mark and Catherine Palmisano. The married couple and their three sons also reverently light a Jewish menorah to honor the days of Hanukkah.
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Mexican diocese’s gay ministry comes under Vatican scrutiny

MEXICO CITY - A ministry for gay men and women operated by a northern Mexican diocese has come under scrutiny from the Vatican and might revert to its original status as an unaffiliated nonprofit organization.
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Number of priests showing steady, moderate increase, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY – The latest church statistics show that the number of priests and seminarians around the world has been showing a modest, yet steady increase.
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Vatican ambassadors: Potpourri of people

VATICAN CITY – Many countries’ embassies to the Vatican have a priest on staff to help advise their ambassador on pontifical protocol and all things Catholic.
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