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Trenkle ‘representative of all those’ in social ministry

“This earth is God’s greatest gift to us,” Dr. Carolyn Woo said. “It is the only home we have."
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Anti-drug effort was a signature cause of former first lady Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” initiative became a national catch phrase that extended far beyond the use of drugs.
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Vatican announces consistory to approve canonization of Mother Teresa

Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve the canonization of five men and women, including Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the Vatican announced.
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Can we just get rid of homework?

Laura Ingalls Wilder had a rough childhood. She had no heat, way too much snow, and she had to share a bed with an older sister who always had prettier dresses to wear.But I don’t remember that she trudged through the snow carrying piles of homework back to the little
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Art in bloom: SJA’s first wine and paint event

It was an honor to teach these talented artists.Catholics have a long-standing tradition of creating beautiful art. So, when St. Joan of Arc’s new advancement director, Lauren Hayden, invited me to host an afternoon of guided painting on February 27th, 2016 to raise money for our school, I channeled the powers
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‘Condemned’ movie series featured in March on TCM

For three decades, the Catholic Legion of Decency held great sway not only over Catholic movie audiences but also the Hollywood film industry.
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Father Onida served Carroll County parish

A funeral Mass for Marianist Father George F. Onida was offered Feb. 26 at St. Bridget Church on Long Island, N.Y. Father Onida died Feb. 14. He was 76.
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In advance of Maryland March for Life, participant reflects on activism

“We all have an inherent dignity within us, and it doesn’t come from what stage of life we’re in,” Fernando Cartagena said.
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In Vatican newspaper, theologians reflect on women preaching at Mass

The Vatican newspaper published commentaries reflecting on the possibility of allowing laypeople, including women, to preach at Mass.
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Sin makes us blind, but confession heals, pope says

Exercise a little courage and go to confession, turn away from selfishness and sin and back to God during the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis said.
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Cathedral of Mary Our Queen announces schedule for ’24 Hours for the Lord’

As part of the archdiocesan-wide​ "24 Hour for the Lord" prayer campaign in the Holy Year of Mercy, the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland has announced its schedule for the March 4-5 event.
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Cardinal Pell finishes testimony on abuse with rebuttals, regrets

Cardinal George Pell wrapped up his evidence before Australia’s Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, answering questions, rebutting accusations and expressing regret.
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