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Two Benedictine Sisters celebrate 75th anniversary

March 6, 2009

To live past the age of 90 is remarkable in itself, but to spend 75 of those years faithful to the same life commitment is even more cause for celebration.

Local • Ministries • Youth & young adult

Program helps college Catholics stay connected to their faith

March 6, 2009

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by Kara Hansen

After sending three children through Catholic grade school and high school, Bill McHale was more than a little surprised to learn that each of his children, one by one, stopped practicing their faith once they left for college.

Local

Cause for concern

March 6, 2009

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by The Leaven

As Gov. Kathleen Sebelius departs for a probable Cabinet position in the Obama administration, she leaves with a prayer from her archbishop — and hopes for her reform of conscience.

Columnists • Life will be victorious

Column: Appointment troubling on both a personal and a policy level

March 6, 2009

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by Archbishop Joseph Naumann

Normally, it would be a source of joy and pride to have a Catholic from Kansas named by the president to an important Cabinet post.

Local • Schools

A shot at redemption

March 6, 2009

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by Kara Hansen

“Show me the money” is what former Donnelly College president Ken Gibson used to tell the warden at Lansing Correctional Facility when asked about offering classes to the inmates there.

Local • Parishes

The luck of the Irish

February 27, 2009

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by Jill Esfeld

Gael Day is an old Irish term referring to the day the rent is due.

Building the culture of life

Column: Early decisions point to expansion of culture of death

February 27, 2009

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by Ron Kelsey

The president has undertaken a series of actions that could broadly expand the culture of death.

In the beginning

Column: Jesus is both driven and sustained by the Holy Spirit

February 27, 2009

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by Fr. Mike Stubbs

Mr. Prince: We’ll see you when you get back from image enhancement camp. Martin Prince: Spare me your euphemisms! It’s fat camp, for Daddy’s chubby little secret! (“Kamp Krusty,” “The Simpsons,” 1992)