Archive for January 17, 2010

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Chicago Catholics find their way back home

A 30 foot banner was just the invitation Matt Schneider needed to return home. Not home to where he grew... Read more

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Catholics to celebrate feast of acclaimed virgin martyr

On January 21, the universal church will commemorate the feast of St. Agnes, a young Roman girl who chose martyrdom... Read more

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Catholic college shuts down to participate in pro-life march

Christendom College will close Friday, January 22 and transport the entire student body to participate in the 2010 March for... Read more

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Church denied expansion wins $1.25 million in damages

A federal judge ordered on Monday that Colorado's Boulder County must pay more than $1.25 million in attorney's fees to... Read more

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American Idol contestant Maddy Curtis comes from large pro-life family

Maddy Curtis, a sixteen-year-old from a Virginia family of twelve, is one of the contestants advancing in the American Idol... Read more

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Thousands expected for March for Life events at National Shrine

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception expects more than 10,000 people to attend its liturgies, prayer... Read more

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Humble repentance and holiness essential for bishops, says Canadian prelate

Archbishop Thomas Collins of the Toronto Archdiocese ordained two new auxiliary bishops this past week, and at one of the... Read more

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Pope calls for protection for migrant and refugee children

The World Day for Migrants and Refugees was recognized by the Pope in the Angelus on Sunday.  The Holy Father... Read more

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Pope entrusts victims of Haitian tragedy to Virgin Mary

After praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI remembered those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.  He prayed that... Read more

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Benedict XVI foresees new stage in Catholic-Jewish relations

The Holy Father called attention to his visit to the Synagogue of Rome in his address before the Angelus on... Read more

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Pope's synagogue visit marked by mutual respect

The anticipation reached a crescendo as the Holy Father entered the great Synagogue Sunday afternoon in Rome.   The occasion was... Read more