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Consecrated life means living for God, others, pope says at audience

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Consecrated life entails giving oneself completely to God and living for others, Pope Benedict XVI said. Speaking at his weekly general audience Jan. […]

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HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although Catholic leaders vowed to fight on, the Obama administration has turned down repeated requests from Catholic bishops, hospitals, schools and charitable organizations […]

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Poll indicates strong majority of Americans OK abortion restrictions

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A poll taken for the Knights of Columbus and Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., indicates a strong majority of Americans continue to want restrictions on abortion. According […]

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T-shirts, balloons and banners proclaim pro-life crowd's convictions

By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — Mark Hosbein stood on the corner of a busy Washington intersection under the steady rain Jan. 23 with a small duffle bag at his […]

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What is Love? – John Cavadini

Theology on Tap – South Bend 2012 Winter Series: Love John Cavadini is a professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, having served as Chair of the Department from […]

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'Ad limina' visit is occasion to reaffirm bond with pope, cardinal says

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops make their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on how well they have cared for their faithful, but also to […]

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Christian divisions, including on morality, weaken witness, pope says

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Divisions among Christians, including on moral issues, weakens their credibility and their ability to respond to the spiritual yearning of many men and […]

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Seminary visits and March for Life

This weekend I am traveling east for a number of engagements. On Thursday, January 19th, I will be traveling to the Pontifical College Josephinum, one of the seminaries where our […]

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Podcast: January 22, 2011

This week’s issue is the annual Pro-life and Dignity of Life issue. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited St. Jude School in Fort Wayne. Today’s Catholic remembers Father James Rose who […]

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Where have all the vocations gone?

The shortage of priests and religious men and women in the Church, particularly in Europe and North America, is common these days. Many international congregations like my own, the Sisters […]

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Pausing between the past and future

As this New Year approached I was delighted to receive an email from an old friend. Mel and I made up the long arms of a trio of women who […]

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We have a choice to accept salvation

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 1:14-20 The first reading for this weekend is from the Book of Jonah, an Old Testament writing seldom presented in the liturgy. While Jonah […]