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Nun who served in Baltimore believed murdered by nephew

Sister Angela Miller, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who served six years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is believed to have died in an April 28 fire set at her home in Scranton, Pa., by her nephew, Alan Smith.
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Bank CEO, archbishop discuss needs, successes of urban education

The head of one of the largest retail banking companies in the world sat down with Baltimore’s archbishop for a wide-ranging discussion on urban education April 26 at the Center Club in downtown Baltimore.
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Volunteers help beautify cemetery, install memorial to victims of Great Irish Famine

Concerned citizens have formed a group to revitalize St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. During a Spring cleaning event, a memorial for Great Famine victims was installed.
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Southwest Baltimore girls excel in school with help of sponsors

Mary Catherine Bunting was honored for her donation of $1 million for the school’s first endowed scholarship.
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Pope, others mourn death of British toddler Alfie Evans

Pope Francis said he was mourning the death of English toddler Alfie Evans, who died four days after doctors withdrew his life support system.
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German bishops, Vatican officials to meet May 3 to discuss Communion

Six German bishops will meet with officials from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts to discuss German plans to allow greater access to the Eucharist for Protestants married to Catholics.
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Loyola Blakefield closes April 30 for law enforcement investigation

Loyola Blakefield in Towson closed April 30 to allow local law enforcement “to assess the source and validity of threatening posts on social media,” according to an April 30 statement from the Jesuit school.
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Western Maryland Distinctive Scholars excel

Jin is one of 12 students participating in Bishop Walsh School’s international program, Sinamericademy, which welcomes students from China to live on campus.
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Dismissal of Catholic House of Representatives chaplain sparks outrage

The apparent forced resignation of the chaplain who tends to the spiritual needs of the U.S. House of Representatives and is Catholic has drawn fire against the Speaker of the House, who also is Catholic.
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St. Frances Academy removes Cosby name from building

St. Frances Academy in Baltimore has removed the name of its community center that honored a donation made by comedian and actor Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille.
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More Americans believe in higher power than in God, study says

While the majority of Americans say they believe in a higher power, what they are talking about isn't necessarily God "as described in the Bible."
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U.S. Supreme Court shows some support to Trump’s travel ban

In the last case before the U.S. Supreme Court this session, it seemed the majority of justices might uphold President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from several Muslim-majority countries.
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