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Maryland bishops call for compassion in addressing refugee crisis

The Catholic bishops of Maryland issued a Nov. 18 statement on the ongoing refugee crisis.
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Praying for Paris: Our pilgrimage to the City of Light

The glow of sunset from the top of the Eiffel Tower (Photos: Patti Murphy Dohn)After facing some medical challenges this past summer, my husband and I decided that we should cross one of the items off our bucket list. The time was right for a much-anticipated trip to Paris.Having
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Diocesan-based healing ministry brings church’s mercy after abortion

The upcoming Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis is a particularly appropriate time to raise awareness about Project Rachel.
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Accepting invite from Rome’s Jewish community, pope to visit synagogue

Pope Francis will visit Rome’s synagogue and meet with the city’s Jewish community Jan. 17.
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Week In My Life 2015: Tuesday

I am trying to blog every day this week, giving an exclusive look into our fascinating lives through Week In My Life, hosted by Kathryn at Team Whitaker. I'm not sure I'll pull it off, but we're off and running!The boys slept on the floor of our room last night,
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High court’s ruling prompts bishops’ pastoral plan for family, marriage

Moving forward in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage, U.S. bishops are planning to develop a pastoral plan for marriage and family life.
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Bishops, in draft statement, call pornography ‘mortal sin’

In their Baltimore meeting, the U.S. bishops are considering a statement on the dangers of pornography.
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Pray, study, listen to conscience, pope says about eucharistic sharing

Pope Francis responded to question about eucharistic sharing by saying he could not issue a general rule.
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‘Faithful citizenship’ revisions reflect words of Popes Benedict, Francis

Revisions in the U.S. bishops' quadrennial document on political responsibility draw on the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis and take into account developments in U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
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Week In My Life: Monday

This is my third year participating in the Week In My Life link-up. Somehow this year it is landing during an extremely busy week, but aren't they all? Let’s not assume I will blog every day, and then if I happen to come through, we’ll all be surprised. No one
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I need your help: Oral history of Catholicism in the 1960s

The 1960s were a remarkable time for the church. The decade saw an unprecedented level of change in the liturgy, Catholics interaction with other religions, the design of churches, the role of the clergy and laity, and many more issues. Never had the church changed so dramatically and so quickly.
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