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In Catholic League boys soccer final, only 1 of 2 great teams will win
Sports columnist John Knebels previews the girls and boys soccer championships on Saturday in which La Salle and Roman Catholic will put their undefeated records on the line -- including their one tie this year, against each other.
Enrollment growth prompts Boston archdiocesan seminary to buy back space
Rapid growth in the number of men entering St. John's Seminary in Brighton to study for the priesthood has prompted the Boston Archdiocese to buy back space from Boston College to accommodate the increase.
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.