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People must become more humble, less materialistic, pope says

By Carol Glatz  VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world full of vice and sin, people need to radically change their lives, becoming more humble and less materialistic, Pope Benedict […]

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Three US bishops revisit controversy over Obama honor at Notre Dame

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien WASHINGTON (CNS) — In two national Catholic publications, two U.S. archbishops and a bishop are revisiting the controversy over the honorary degree conferred on President Barack […]

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Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington cemetery after Boston funeral

BOSTON (CNS) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was mourned at a Boston church and laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 29, amid words of comfort from the Book […]

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Pope accepts resignation of Scranton bishop for health reasons

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph F. Martino, 63, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Scranton, Pa., for health reasons. He […]

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Movie Capsules

NEW YORK (CNS) — The following are capsule reviews of movies recently reviewed by the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Gamer” (Lionsgate/Lakeshore) Brutal […]

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‘We live in hope’: Hispanic Catholics, apostolic nuncio, growth of religious life, church

The ministry to Hispanic Catholics and the church universal It is a great joy to be with our Hispanic Catholics. I learned only recently, that while most of those who […]

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Beatitudes for college students …

By Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC Where did the summer go? With colleges and universities beginning to gear up to begin a new academic year, it is time to review some […]

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Summer joy and melancholy

By Tim Johnson August, for me, has its bursts of joy and moments of melancholy. Joyous events, of course, are my birthday and wedding anniversary — celebrated the same date. […]

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Jesus is God’s greatest gift

By Msgr. Owen Campion 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 In this weekend’s first reading, Moses presents to the people the revelation of God’s law. This information […]

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What age would you be if you didn’t know?

By Sister Angelita Fenker “I give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead.” — Phil 3:13 Maturing is an art to be practiced — […]

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Podcast: August 30, 2009

This week, the diocese welcomed Mark Myers as the new superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Bishop John D’Arcy has contributed a pastoral reflection to […]

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Mark Myers named superintendent of Catholic schools

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has named a new superintendent of Catholic schools. Mark Myers assumed the post of superintendent, vacated by Holy Cross Father Steve Kempinger, on Aug. 24 and joined the staff of the Catholic Schools Office in the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center. He brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the job.