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Shock: Catholic New York newspaper to cease publication
The closure will bring to an end one of the most successful and well-honored diocesan publishing operations. More sad news
When Bono asked the pope a question …
An unusual encounter between the pope and the pop star today in Rome: An atypical scene at the Benedict XVI
The deacon at Mass: ‘Am I really doing this? Yes. It was really happening.’
My friends at Ave Maria Press (we've worked together a time or two) asked me to share some personal thoughts
From the Archives
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May 19, 2007: ‘Oh, the places you’ll go…’
May 19, 2007: By the grace of God, I was ordained a deacon. It's been
Sheriff: California church shooting was a ‘hate incident’
Pray for our country. From The New York Times: Gathered to celebrate a beloved former
Living the #ConventLife on TikTok
From The New York Times: Before she entered the Community of St. John Baptist in
You gotta love this
The Holy Father knows what's good for him. Here's your smile for a Monday. A
‘We need her’: Why more people are turning to St. Dymphna
A timely reminder during Mental Health Awareness Month, from The Los Angeles Times: Elena Zuniga
Ordination update: 20 new deacons for Chicago
On Saturday, Cardinal Blaise Cupich ordained 20 men to the order of deacon at Chicago's
Ordination update: 15 new deacons for Metuchen, diocese’s first Spanish-speaking class
It happened Saturday. Bishop James F. Checchio ordained the new deacons at Methuchen's Cathedral of
Solidarity: Notre Dame expands partnership with Ukrainian university
The press release: University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/13/22
NOTE: On May 16, this daily feature, The Church Bulletin, will become available exclusively to
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