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An ‘extraordinary’ way of living? They’re just being Christians
Here's a great look at a way of living as community, via The Catholic Spirit in the Archdiocese of St.
On the road again: Traveling to El Paso with St. Jerome
Greetings from LaGuardia's amazing new Terminal B. It's a gorgeous September morning in New York City. I'm headed to the
‘Seek the City to Come’: Archdiocese of Baltimore begins review, considering major changes
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is taking a hard look at Mass attendance and how to face the future. From The
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Patriarch Kirill: Russian war dead have their sins forgiven
Image: by Jim Forest / Flickr / Creative Commons license From Radio Free Europe: Patriarch
RIP: Brother Andrew, known as ‘God’s Smuggler’
'Lord, in my luggage I have Scripture that I want to take to your children
Archbishop: wearing religious clothing is ‘revolutionary’
He was evidently speaking at an ordination for transitional deacons. From CNA: The archbishop of
Ordination update: 17 new deacons for Rockford
Details from the diocesan website: Most Reverend David J. Malloy ordained 17 men to the
Worth your time: Pope Francis’s beautiful homily on the Eucharist
This is too important and beautiful to miss. Pope Francis offered a stirring, eloquent homily
What can you give the Catholic who has everything? Look no further
If you're looking to do some early Christmas shopping, you need to check this out:
In a first, Catholics now outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland
From The Guardian: Catholics outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the first time, a demographic milestone for
Video projection on life of St. Peter to illuminate his basilica
From Vatican News: Beginning Sunday 2 October at 9 pm, a special video showing the
Defiance: Belgian bishops publish blessings for same-sex couples
From CNA: Catholic bishops in Belgium on Tuesday announced the introduction of blessing ceremonies for
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