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May 5, 2008 | Volume 83, Number 14
 

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Diocese addressing Pope’s concerns

Upon his return to Richmond following a two-day visit to Washington while Pope Benedict XVI was there, Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo said that he is pleased that the Diocese of Richmond seems to be following the wishes the pontiff expressed in living out his vision of how the Catholic Church should respond to current moral issues. Read this article >>

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Papal Events draw many from diocese

Those from the Diocese of Richmond who attended the Mass of Pope Benedict XVI at Washington Nationals Park Stadium say it’s an experience they never will forget. Read this article >>

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Petersburg school to stay open

The groundswell of publicity generated by the possible closing of St. Joseph’s School in Petersburg was the best thing that could have happened to the 132-year-old school in its valiant effort to remain open. Read this article >>

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New film shows personal journey of anti-Semitism

A new documentary on the history of Christian anti-Semitism, “Constantine’s Sword,” shows the personal journey made by an ex-priest to embrace the fight against anti-Semitism and to rally others to the cause. It is a journey that started when he was a seminarian. Read this article >>

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Six Daughters of Charity staff Petersburg parish, schoolv

The Daughters of Charity of Emmitsburg, MD, who established St. Joseph’s School in Petersburg in 1876, continue to be a Catholic presence in Petersburg. Read the article >>

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Refugee office responds to tensions in Roanoke

The diocesan Refugee and Immigration Services office in Roanoke is trying to relocate several immigrant families and diffuse a crisis situation after tensions between American-born blacks and African refugees reached a boiling point. Read this article >>

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New models of pastoral leadership said required

New models of pastoral leadership will be required for a U.S. church that has changed significantly from a generation ago and will continue to change. Read this article >>

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Pentecost Today celebration set in Virginia Beach

The Feast of Pentecost and birthday of the Church will be observed in a celebration which begins with a tri-lingual Mass. Read this article >>

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New dates for Holy Land speakers

The date of the Richmond presentation of the “Behold Peace in the Holy Land” speakers tour has been changed due to a scheduling conflict of the speakers. Read this article >>

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Dan Dolan takes new school job

Dan Dolan, who had been assistant superintendent for operational planning with the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools, resigned to become the chief operating officer at Notre Dame Academy. Read this article >>

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Clarification

Father Joseph Metzger, pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Norfolk, reports that his parish has had a 20 percent increase in its Sunday collections since it adopted the diocesan Increased Offertory program.

The 40 percent figure reported in the April 21 issue in the article on the new program refers to the number of registered parishioners who have said they would increase the amount of their weekly giving. Read this article >>

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richard linnerber photoBELIEVE AS YOU PRAY » by Richard Linneberger

Pentecost Sunday Cycle A, May 11, 2008


Mary Hood Heart photoFAMILY TIES » by Mary Hood Heart

Family stories remind us of who we are


Barbara Hughes photoIN LIGHT OF FAITH » by Barbara Hughes, MFS

A visit of hope and healing

EDITORIAL

Victims of sex abuse

Pope Benedict XVI showed great wisdom and much compassion when he recently met with five adults who had been victims of sex abuse by priests. Read this editorial >>

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HISPANIC  APOSTOLATE

Programa televisivo: ‘Vida y legado de Patrick Flores’, varias fechas, PBS

En 1956, Patrick Flores, ex trabajador migrante y artista de clubes nocturnos fue ordenado como sacerdote para la entonces Diócesis de Galveston, Texas, que ahora es la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston. Lea este artículo >>

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PARISH PROFILE

St. Patrick’s, Lexington

St. Patrick Catholic Church, like Lexington its home, is a community that takes pride in bridging the past and the present. Read this profile >>

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