Archive for February 19, 2012

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A lifetime of learning to trust God

Bob and Beverly Ward teach, learn, raise children and pray — all as a couple.  Read more

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Obama’s revised mandate fuels Bishop Rhoades’ reflections

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades watched from Rome with disappointment as President Barack Obama announced his “accommodation” to the contraception mandate... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Former Cuban political prisoner testifies about torture

Prominent Cuban dissident Dr. Óscar Elías Biscet testified recently at a congressional hearing about the “systematic and flagrant violations against... Read more

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Monk-reformer St. Peter Damian celebrated Feb. 21

On Feb. 21, Catholics honor Saint Peter Damian, a Benedictine monk who strove to purify the Church during the early... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan speaks with the media from the steps of the Pontifical North American College on Feb. 18, 2012?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Dolan happy with new role but would rather be a saint

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York says he is happy to be a cardinal but that he is aiming... Read more

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Catholic Church only exists to unite God and man, Pope teaches

In the presence of 22 cardinals who were elevated yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI said that the Catholic Church only exists... Read more

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