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Give thanks to dedicated priests

With the visit of our Holy Father to this country, we are once again reminded of the “clergy abuse” scandal.
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Tri-state wins push the Friars to the head of the class

“Every day I coach is better than the day before,” said longtime head coach Gene Hoffman of his running and track programs at Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore.
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Traditionalist society says it’s not time to reconcile with Vatican

ROME – The head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, said the time is not right for reconciliation with the Vatican, despite expanded freedom to use the Tridentine rite.
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Dignitaries moved by papal visit

Among the throngs of Catholics who greeted Pope Benedict XVI during his papal visit to the United States were scores of government officials, institutional leaders and other dignities.
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Feast of the Ascension of the Lord celebrated May 4

The feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a holy day of obligation, will be celebrated May 4 in churches through the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Dr. Pellegrino to speak on bioethics

Dr. Edmund D. Pellegrino, chair of the President’s Council on Bioethics, will deliver an address titled “The Catholic Church and Bioethics: An Historical Overview” April 26 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
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Walkersville parishioner among first to set eyes on pope

Robert Morgan, a 19-year-old St. Timothy, Walkersville, parishioner and member of the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, was one of the first Americans to see Pope Benedict XVI as he set foot on American soil, April 15.
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Papal Masses at baseball stadiums not new to U.S. Catholics

WASHINGTON – The Masses celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in Washington and New York are the seventh and eighth papal Masses to be celebrated inside U.S. baseball stadiums.
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Letter about peace activists was disturbing

I was somewhat disturbed when I read Jim Devereaux’s letter (CR/April 10) in which he almost ridicules peace activists. Since when are peaceful demonstrations frowned upon in the U.S.? Where in the Gospel does Christ say sell your cloak and buy a sword? The Gospel I read says, “Sell your cloak and give to the...
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Pope meets with Jewish leaders, emphasizes Catholics’ bond with them

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- During a special meeting with Jewish representatives, Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the special bond Catholics and Jews share and reaffirmed the church's 40-year commitment to dialogue with the Jews.
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Center celebrates 40 years

The Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville, will hold its 40th anniversary celebration 2-4 p.m. April 20 at 1505 Marriottsville Road. Tours of newly renovated areas of the spiritual center, including hospitality centers and bedrooms, will be available from 1-2 p.m. and again following a talk by Sister Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B. Participants may register for an...
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Kentucky’s lethal injections

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 7-2 vote April 16 upheld Kentucky’s use of lethal injection as a method of execution.
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