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Peace is a decision

As Christians we believe that the “Word became flesh.” God took on our humanity. Through prayer let us become so transformed that we take on God’s divinity.
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Our son’s week as “God’s Special Child”

Every year when our children start the school year, I am tempted to tell their teachers all about them—their strengths, challenges, and what excites them. My sons are my favorite topic, and I have so much to say!But I also want them to be able to forge their own paths and
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Catholic Relief Services names new president-CEO

Sean Callahan will serve as the international relief organization’s president and CEO, succeeding Carolyn Woo.
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Tough love: Young men call St. Frances Academy home, literally

The Residential Life Program at St. Frances Academy provides a home for male student from unstable situations.
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Archdiocese establishes scholarship in honor of state senator’s advocacy

In recognition of his work for school choice in Maryland, a scholarship in the name of State Sen. DeGrange has been created.
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Pope highlights sanctity of life in Year of Mercy visits

Pope Francis wanted to give a strong sign of the importance of life from its first moment to its natural end.
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Second Esperanza Center location offers new hope for immigrant children, families

A new building, a three-story, former row house located at 1625 E. Baltimore St., will serve as a satellite location of the Esperanza Center.
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NDP teacher, ‘history nerd,’ fit in at GW’s Mount Vernon

Notre Dame Prep history teacher earns summer fellowship to study at George Washington's plantation in Virginia.
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September always leads to October (Baseball, the Orioles, eschatology and Heaven)

As a priest and a big baseball fan, I always enjoy watching Baltimore Orioles games after a hard day’s work – with some Tostitos and salsa in my lap and my “eyes of faith” wide open.This is the start of the best time of the year for baseball fans. September
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Changing canon law, pope brings Latin and Eastern practices closer

In a change to church law, Latin-rite Catholic deacons may not preside at a wedding when one or both of the new spouses are members of an Eastern Catholic church.
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Vatican: Abortion, attempted suicide always obstacles to ordination

The sacredness of human life is so absolute that performing or helping procure an abortion or attempting suicide is an obstacle to ordination as a Catholic priest, even if the man was not Catholic at the time the events occurred, said a new Vatican ruling.
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Among eight accepted into priestly formation program, two from Cameroon

Eight young men, including two from Africa and two who have just graduated from high school, have been accepted into seminary.
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