Archive for February 28, 2010

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Edith Stein conference explores dignity of women

The dignity and vocation of women and men were once again the focus of the fifth annual Edith Stein Project... Read more

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Church to celebrate feast of American millionaire turned religious sister

On Wednesday, March 3, the universal Church celebrates the feast of St. Katharine Drexel, a Philadelphia heiress who abandoned her... Read more

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Two years after World Youth Day, Sydney sees upsurge in vocations and ordinations

A record number of men are entering seminary for the Archdiocese of Sydney and up to six men will be... Read more

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EWTN Lenten line-up features music and spiritual reflections

The Catholic network EWTN has announced that its Lenten programming will include musical performances and reflections from many well-known Irish... Read more

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The Transfiguration shows that Jesus alone guides us, Pope Benedict teaches

Before the Angelus on the second Sunday of Lent, the Holy Father spoke about the Transfiguration. He explained that through... Read more

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Pope Benedict prays for Chilean earthquake victims

After the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father directed his words to the population of Chile and victims of its... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls for end to anti-Christian violence in Iraq

After the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father exhorted the international community to do “everything possible” to give Iraqis a... Read more

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Lenten spiritual exercises show importance of a ‘listening heart,’ Pope comments

Following the final meditation of a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the Roman Curia on Saturday.... Read more