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Investments, merger, closures part of Baltimore archdiocesan schools plan
Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will see $86 million in investments over the next decade under a plan to strengthen the quality of education.
As Cubs chaplain, priest cares for spiritual needs of players
When Father Burke Masters became a priest, he thought he was giving up baseball forever. Never did he dream he'd be chaplain to the Chicago Cubs as they make a run to win the World Series after a 108-year drought.
Cleveland, Chicago prelates offer friendly World Series wager
Cardinal-designate Blase J. Cupich of Chicago and Bishop Richard J. Lennon of Cleveland are making the friendly bet with the loser donating food from a local restaurant to feed dozens of hungry people.
Church personnel must be close to struggling families, pope says
While many people today struggle to live the Christian ideal of marriage and family life, the chief task of the church's theologians and pastoral ministers is not to point to failures, but to draw close to people "so that grace can ransom them, reanimate them and heal them."
Despite echoing pope, nuncio’s comments on violence cause stir in Mexico
"From afar, it's known that there is a considerable rate of violence here in Mexico and this is not good," the nuncio said after the Oct. 24 ceremony at the National Palace.
Papal nuncio to the U.S. inspires St. Charles Seminary community
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, making his first visit to an American seminary Oct. 26, urged seminarians to "bring the good news of salvation into people’s lives.” “Our voices must be prophetic. Our deeds must be filled with compassion."
Low enrollment forces closure of Australian branch of Vatican institute
In his letter, Archbishop Hart said the institute's council had been concerned about the financial burden that low enrollment had placed on the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Catholic Extension honors ‘great work of love’ at children’s home
Founded 17 years ago by the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation and members of Santa Teresita Parish, Santa Teresita Home provides a protective shelter and a broad range of integrated services to abused children ages 3 to 7.
Medieval crucifix in St. Peter’s Basilica ‘resurrected’ from obscurity
The oldest crucifix in the basilica's possession, it was made by an unknown sculptor of "exceptional artistic talent" and technical skill sometime in the early 1300s, and hung in the original fourth-century basilica of St. Peter, built by the Emperor Constantine.
Pope on why he’s going to Sweden: ‘Closeness does all of us good’
Pope Francis said he wanted his trip to Sweden to focus purely on promoting Christian unity, although in the end, he added a day to the visit so he could respond to the "fervent request" by the country's small Catholic community that he celebrate a Mass for them.