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Apr212013
Good Shepherd Sunday: Pray for Vocations!

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In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd Sunday (today!) as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.  Why Good Shepherd...

Apr182013
Gluten-Free Catechesis

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Editor's Note:  We welcome Jane Sandor to the blog today!  Jane works for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in...

Apr162013
Celebrating BXVI’s Birthday

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Today, our beloved Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrates his 86th birthday!  Please join us in offering up prayers for him,...

Apr052013
Witnessing to the Resurrection

Witnessing to the

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Easter and the Easter season is the most important liturgical celebration of Christianity because the Resurrection is the...

Mar182013
Pope Francis’ New Chair

Pope Francis’

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If you travel to Rome, one of your top priorities, I'm sure, will be visiting St. Peter's Basilica.  There, just under...

Mar142013
We are Catholic (and catholic).

We are Catholic (a

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It's a great time to be Catholic.  And catholic.  Yesterday, the world watched as we were blessed with a gift, a new Pope,...

Mar122013
As One

As One

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866   The Church is one: she acknowledges one Lord, confesses one faith, is born of one Baptism, forms only one Body, is...

Mar082013
The Holy Spirit at Work in the Church – Part 2

The Holy Spirit at

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Editor's Note: Today we resume with Fr. Mitch Pacwa's “The Holy Spirit at Work in the Church”.  Yesterday, in Part...

Mar072013
The Holy Spirit at Work in the Church – Part 1

The Holy Spirit at

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The Scripture teaches and the Church believes that the Holy Spirit is God, the third Person of the Blessed Trinity. We read in...

Mar012013
Adopt a Cardinal

Adopt a Cardinal

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When I first heard about this new (and awesome) initiative, there were only about 18,000 people on board.  As of this...

Feb282013
My Papa

My Papa

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In honor of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, who serves his final day as Roman Pontiff, here are 10 individuals who have...

Feb222013
The Chair of St. Peter and Papal Infallibility

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The recent announcement of Pope Benedict XVI's abdication from the papacy, effective February 28, 2013, makes the Feast of...

Dec142012
It’s a Love Story (Part 2)

It’s a Love

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Editor’s Note: Today’s post is part two of the “It’s a Love Story” series.  If you missed part...

Dec132012
It’s a Love Story (Part 1)

It’s a Love

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Recently I had the great privilege of flying across the country to witness the marriage of two very dear friends. I watched the...

Nov142012
#USCCB12

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Have you heard all the buzz?  If you haven’t it’s probably because you’re not yet following @USCCBLive or...

Nov122012
A Great Jewel:  The Office of Bishop

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One of the central works of the Second Vatican Council was the renewal and reform of the Office of Bishop.  Turning to the...