Archive for January 18, 2011

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By Marianne Medlin

Weakening of Catholic identity contributes to school enrollment decline, cautions professor

In the wake of the Archdiocese of New York recently closing 27 of its schools, conversation on the sharp decline... Read more

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John Paul II remembered as great defender of life and family

A member of the Pontifical Academy for Life's board of directors recently explained that Pope John Paul II will be... Read more

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Thousands of pilgrims celebrate devotion to Christ of Esquipulas in Guatemala

Thousands of Catholics from Central America and Mexico gathered to celebrate the traditional devotion to the Christ of Esquipulas in... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Tobin?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

Profile: The American 'CEO' of the Vatican’s Congregation for Religious

Archbishop Joseph Tobin, the American who serves as secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies... Read more

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John Paul II’s blood to serve as relic in Polish church

A vial of blood drawn from Pope John Paul II will be installed as a relic in a Polish church... Read more

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Bishop of Tucson lays Catholic shooting victims to rest

After the Jan. 8 shooting that killed six people and injured thirteen, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Bishop Gerald F.... Read more