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Vatican official: Anglican Communion must stay true to Scriptures

VATICAN CITY – The Anglican Communion needs to find a way to affirm the dignity of all people and encourage the active role of women in the church while remaining faithful to the Christian tradition and Scriptures, said Cardinal Walter Kasper.
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Vatican tells traditionalist Anglicans it is studying unity request

OTTAWA – The Vatican has assured a group of traditionalist Anglicans that it is studying seriously their request for full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
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Maryland Province announces new Jesuit leadership

New Jesuit leaders begin their six-year terms of office in the Maryland Province July 31, the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
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Iraqi prime minister, pope discuss interreligious dialogue, peace

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki invited Pope Benedict XVI to visit Iraq as a way to help support peacemaking efforts in the conflict-torn nation.
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Monsignor Lizor marks 50 years in the priesthood

Monsignor Joseph S. Lizor Jr., the pastor of St. Luke, Edgemere, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination June 22 with a Mass at the parish and a celebration in Perry Hall.
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Jesuit schools influence Olympic swimming

Nearly a million laps in a 50-meter pool have perfected the form and fitness of Michael Phelps, the star of the 2004 Summer Olympics and the presumptive ace of the 2008 games that begin Aug. 8 in Beijing.
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Jesuit schools influence Olympic swimming

Nearly a million laps in a 50-meter pool have perfected the form and fitness of Michael Phelps, the star of the 2004 Summer Olympics and the presumptive ace of the 2008 games that begin Aug. 8 in Beijing.
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Amy Belz ready to lead Immaculate Heart of Mary School

After serving eight years as a teacher and assistant principal at Sacred Heart School in Glyndon, Amy Belz is excited to take on a new role as principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville.
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Shirley Wise impressed with Linthicum school

As the new principal of St. Philip Neri School in Linthicum, Shirley Wise said she is honored to inherit an educational institution that is in “very good running order.”
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In interview, Lennon called himself ‘one of Christ’s biggest fans’

LONDON – British radio has broadcast an interview with John Lennon in which the late singer-composer claimed the Beatles were a Christian band that wanted to bring people closer to God.
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Catholic officials seek permission to exhume Cardinal Newman’s body

LONDON – Catholic officials have applied for permission to exhume the body of a 19th-century cardinal whose cause for sainthood is expected to soon progress to beatification.
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New principal takes charge in Rosedale

Raising greater awareness about St. Clement Mary Hofbauer School in Rosedale is one of Gary M. Rand II’s top priorities as he begins his duties as principal of the 300-student school.
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