Archive for October 21, 2012

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Attorney struggles to pay off student loans to enter cloistered monastery

Like many young urban professionals, Anchorage attorney Tara Clemens is gradually chipping away at her burdensome student loans.  Read more

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Oct. 23 marks feast of military chaplains' patron St. John of Capistrano

On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest whose life included... Read more

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Head Anglican archbishop makes final push to ordain women bishops

The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is trying to persuade members of the Church of England’s upcoming General Synod... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Pope canonizes seven saints for the New Evangelization

Pope Benedict XVI has canonized seven new saints and prayed that their intercession may “strengthen and sustain” the Church “in... Read more

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Missionaries under the care of Mary, Pope says

Marking the celebration of Missions Sunday, Pope Benedict encouraged the faithful to entrust all missionaries to the guidance of Mary,... Read more