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Winning composer finds heart of  Eucharistic Revival in song

July 28, 2023
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Local • Youth & young adult

Swing into action

July 28, 2023
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Columnists • Mark my words

It’s summertime. Gimme a break!

July 28, 2023
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Pope names 21 cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Prevost

July 27, 2023
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Amid violent protests, Kenyan bishops plead for peace

July 27, 2023
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US set to have fifth largest delegation at World Youth Day

July 26, 2023
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Russian missile destroys Transfiguration Cathedral’s central altar in Odesa

July 25, 2023
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Nation

New poll on declining faith should prompt greater witness, experts say

July 24, 2023
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Catholic University calls for emergency meetings with Washington police after nearby attacks

July 20, 2023
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Iowa judge blocks new ‘heartbeat’ law prohibiting abortion after six weeks

July 19, 2023
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‘God protected him’: Louisiana priest in stable condition after machete attack

July 18, 2023
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Local • Religious life

The boys of summer

July 14, 2023
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Archdiocese • Local

Army renames Fort Lee after graduate of St. Benedict’s College

July 14, 2023
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Local • Parishes

Catholic Chin community celebrates 10 years at St. Patrick

July 14, 2023
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Local • Schools

Schools seek to combat teacher shortage

July 14, 2023
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