Archive for February 1, 2011

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By Kevin J. Jones

Cardinal Wuerl’s new book celebrates glories of the Mass, anticipates new Missal translation

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington says the new English translation of the Roman Missal represents “a catechetical moment for the... Read more

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Former pregnant Alaska teen expresses thanks for Catholic aid in crisis pregnancy

On the eve of this past Thanksgiving, 44-year-old native Alaskan Brenda Kolerok-Schott of Anchorage walked unannounced into the offices of... Read more

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Catholic hospital workers in Ohio reject unionization bid

About 6,500 employees with an Ohio-based Catholic health care group have rejected a unionization proposal. Read more

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Pope's February prayers urge greater respect for families

Pope Benedict is calling for a renewed awareness of the importance of the family in his February prayer intentions. Read more

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Mexicans urged to seek Christ's love in order to end violence

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City has called on Mexicans to seek out the love and peace of Christ... Read more

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Joy in one's vocation encourages young people to follow suit, Pope says

Faithful and joyful witness to one's own vocation “has been and remains an excellent way to awaken in young people... Read more

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Biloxi bishop celebrates Vietnamese New Year

Hundreds of Vietnamese Catholics across the Mississippi Gulf Coast celebrated the Vietnamese New Year or Tet Nguyen Dan the weekend... Read more

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Plans for new hospital, university offer hope to Catholics in Iraq

An archbishop in Iraq is calling plans for a new Catholic hospital and university in the country “symbols of hope”... Read more

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Former HLI head admits 'imprudent decisions' led to his departure

Father Thomas Euteneuer, former president of Human Life International and a popular Catholic media figure, has broken the silence regarding... Read more

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Two priests added to Legion of Christ advisory council

The general council assisting the superior general of the Legion of Christ will be temporarily expanded with the addition of... Read more