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Advancing the freedom to serve

In the wake of the national elections, Catholic News Service is posting a series of columns from leading archbishops on key issues facing the church and the new Trump administration.
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Making the Grade

Making the GradeIf you ask any teacher what they dislike the most about their job, I can practically guarantee you that the majority would say, “grading.” We’d rather be planning, or teaching, of course, rather than being strapped down to a gradebook, print, electronic, or otherwise.In math and science or
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Father Joseph Hughes reached out to the marginalized

Deacon Paul Shelton of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Baltimore died Nov. 25; he was 83.
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Four Candles: An Afternoon with Sam Kauffman

“Could you please be our candle lighter?” the lady with pale blonde hair before the altar asked.At first, I thought she was talking about the sixth grade boy before me, but then it was clear that she was looking right at me.The lady, who had just introduced herself to the
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Archbishop Lori: “Formation for Evangelization”

Archbishop Lori's speech, “Formation for Evangelization”, from the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary’s Seminary and University Nov. 10, 2016.
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Father Kolvenbach, former Jesuit superior, dies in Beirut

Jesuit Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, whose service as superior general of the Society of Jesus marked a return to normal governance after a period of tension with the Vatican, died in Beirut Nov. 26.
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Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer

Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.
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Pope speaks to Jesuits about discernment, vocations, poverty

Calling clericalism “one of the most serious illnesses that the church has,” the pope said it also is a violation of the vow and spirit of poverty.
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Revelers in Little Havana seek new future for Cuba after Castro’s death

The death of Fidel Castro ends a very painful history for Cubans in exile and on the island.
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Finding purpose in the wait of the Advent season

Here we are. Advent has begun. We've entered a time of preparation and prayer and waiting.And there’s the challenge. I have no talent for waiting. I’m a deadline person, so knowing I have to have gifts wrapped and cards sent and decorations up before Dec. 25 is fine. I will
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Pope, archbishop express condolences over Fidel Castro’s death

Pope Francis sent a telegram in Spanish to Cuba expressing condolences over the “sad news” of “the death of your dear brother” to Raul Castro, who currently rules the island
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HHS contraceptive mandate in limbo awaiting action by new administration

The Little Sisters of the Poor and others have been cautiously breathing a sigh of relief since the presidential election.
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