Monthly Archives: April 2012



‘Pacem in Terris’ is model for preaching, teaching, archbishop says

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Growing divestment campaign among churches targets biggest US banks

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Despite risks, Central Americans keep heading north

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Timeline of Vatican relations with US women religious since 1950s

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At Georgetown, Ryan defends budget as fruit of Catholic teaching

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Three Seminarians to be Ordained Deacons

Three seminarians who are nearing the end of their studies for the priesthood will be ordained to the diaconate on April 28 at St. Barnabas Church, 3042 Hikes Lane. The ordination of Nicholas J. Brown, Steven D. Henriksen and Christopher … Continue reading

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Holy Name Band has the Feel of a Family

The Holy Name Band gathered before a handful of listeners April 23 at the St. Joseph Home for the Aged and played about an hour and a half of music that filled the halls with marches and waltzes, swing tunes … Continue reading

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Vatican Approves Text for “Rite for the Blessing the Child in the Womb”

New blessing for unborn child originated with Archbishop Kurtz when he was bishop of Knoxville Catholic churches in the United States will be able to celebrate a special new blessing — which originated with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz — for … Continue reading

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Charity, social justice must be coupled with prayer, pope says

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Court considers state/federal lines of authority in immigration law

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