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Priest, retired teacher were role models for living out faith

January 4, 2012

They preached the gospel through their actions

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Bishops offer blueprint for treatment of immigrants

December 14, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court announced this week that it would hear a case involving a controversial Arizona law that, among other things, makes it a crime under state law for illegal immigrants to work or try to find work, and that requires police to determine the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest if they believe the person might be in the country illegally.

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Extreme sports, good times and the new evangelization

December 7, 2011

Picture the scene: Skaters clad in helmets and pads, racing down a winding ice hill at speeds up to 40 mph, while tens of thousands of cheering spectators line the course with the Cathedral of St. Paul serving as a picturesque backdrop.

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An Advent lesson courtesy of quarterback Tim Tebow

November 30, 2011

A lot of ink is being spilled on Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Sports pundits are incredulous that this less-than-stellar passer has helped to turn his team into a contender for the NFL playoffs. Unlike most other football players, however, Tebow has also come under scrutiny for the way he publicly witnesses to his Christian faith — something he references in nearly every interview and public appearance.

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Survey offers some direction for church to provide better instruction

November 23, 2011

According to Pope Benedict, the Year of Faith seeks to help Catholics appreciate their faith and deepen their relationship with God.

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Gospel mandate shouldn’t be fettered by federal mandate

November 22, 2011

The issue of religious freedom has received a great deal of attention in recent months on a variety of fronts, including in the healthcare arena, where the U.S. bishops and other Catholic groups have been voicing opposition to a federal

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Keeping our place at the public policy table

October 27, 2011

The nation benefits when people of faith bring their convictions and concerns into public life

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More proof why church’s voice needed on immigration

October 12, 2011

Alabama seems content to cut off its nose to spite its face on the issue of immigration.