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Archbishop Lori, Knights honored for commitment to Catholic higher education

Catholic Distance University recognized Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop Lori.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Closing of Holy Doors

The Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis is truly all about us – it’s about me, and it’s about you, it’s about a world all in need of God’s mercy.
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Pope: World needs a justice system open to hope, not just punishment

After celebrating Mass with detainees and people who had been in prison, Pope Francis called on governments to mark the end of the Year of Mercy by extending clemency to deserving inmates.
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A prayer for our country

The other day I posted this woeful little snippet on Facebook, along with an incongruously beautiful photo of fall trees:“This election has left me feeling emotionally exhausted.I know I'm not alone in that. I know that most are ready for it to just be over, already. But I derive no
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Maccabees and Martyrdom

This past Sunday, the first reading we heard from the second Book of Maccabees, chapter 7, is one that comes up liturgically only once every three years. But it is one of the most inspiring stories to read in all the Scriptures. And though it may not seem so at
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A few lessons to take away from this election season

This presidential election season hasn’t been much fun. It’s a tense time for our country, with many significant issues at stake, and some of the ones that matter the most aren’t even being discussed.As I follow many conversations about the candidates happening online, and even in person, I find myself
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Our Back Pages: Basilica hit milestone in 2006

The historic Baltimore Basilica, America's first cathedral, completed an extensive restoration 10 years ago this month.
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Pope appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new archbishop of Newark

The 64-year-old cardinal-designate, a member of the Redemptorist order, has been the archbishop of Indianapolis since 2012.
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With one conspicuous absence, St. Vincent de Paul Parish celebrates 175th

“Most drive 20 minutes to worship here, some drive 40,” said Audrey Rogers. “It’s truly an intentional community.”
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Unlike World Series, prelates’ bet has winners in both cities

The bishops of Chicago and Pittsburgh have pledged to help feed the poor in the other's city.
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Faith takes center stage in Mel Gibson’s new film

Hacksaw Ridge marks Gibson's return to the director's chair after a 10-year absence.
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Movie Review: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

Hacksaw Ridge recounts the extraordinary heroism of Army medic Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield) during the Battle of Okinawa in the closing days of World War II.
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