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The following local stories and opinion articles were published on our web site in 2006:

Dec. 29 2006

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Bishops’ statement on the SJC decision regarding the marriage amendment

Dec. 28 2006

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Court says legislators have a constitutional duty to vote on same-sex marriage amendment

Dec. 22 2006

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Text of bishops’ letter

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Father Roger Jacques cleared of abuse allegation

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Priests appointed for pastoral care of clergy

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Bishop Boles retires from central region

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Bishops’ letter urges vote on marriage amendment

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Cardinal announces appointment and retirements

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Stoneham parish hosts annual Mass for the Disabled

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Labor Guild holds 40th annual Cushing-Gavin Awards dinner

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Lawmakers sued over recess vote

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Women’s gathering explores ‘Bringing Christ to our Culture’

Opinion
Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley: Cardinal’s Christmas Message

Opinion
Daniel Avila: The who, what and why of a constitutional crisis

Opinion
Msgr. Thomas McDonnell: Waiting with Mary

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Overshadowed

Dec. 15 2006

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The Coat of Arms of His Excellency, the Most Reverend John Anthony Dooher Titular Bishop of Theveste Auxiliary Bishop of Boston

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The Coat of Arms of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Robert Francis Hennessey Titular Bishop of Tigias Auxiliary Bishop of Boston

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BCTV debuts five new Christmas specials, redesigned Web site

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Letters to the Editor

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Bishops are the original ministers of confirmation

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Bishop John A. Dooher: A life trusting in God’s providence

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Robert F. Hennessey — bishop, priest, friend

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Episcopal succession — global and local

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Bishops Dooher and Hennessey ordained

Opinion
Father Richard Erikson: Yes, Virginia, Jesus Christ is God

Opinion
Msgr. Thomas McDonnell: The continuing birth of Christ (III)

Opinion
Kevin and Marilyn Ryan : What a surprise!

Dec. 12 2006

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Archdiocese issues statement on hospital system

Dec. 8 2006

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Meet our seminarians: Daniel J. Kennedy Jr.

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Marriage suit to go before full court

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After two months, Cor Unum meal center still expanding

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Newton case highlights promotion of gay culture in public schools

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Diamond jubilee at St. Mary of the Hills Church

Opinion
Msgr. Thomas McDonnell: The continuing birth of Christ(II)

Opinion
Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk: Are feeding tubes required?

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Treasures, old and new

Opinion
Scot Landry: ‘God loves a cheerful giver’

Dec. 1 2006

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Metropolitan, cardinal pray for ‘fruitful’ dialogue

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Annual collection for religious Dec. 9-10

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Hudson vicar placed on leave

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St. John’s Seminary holds 2nd annual alumni event

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Dunn retires from MCC board of directors

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Keeping Christ in Christmas

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Suit filed to push marriage amendment ahead

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Merger plans for South End, Newton parishes announced

Opinion
Msgr. Thomas McDonnell: The continuing birth of Christ

Opinion
Michael Pakaluk: Acts of faith

Opinion
Kevin and Marilyn Ryan: Are big families back?

Opinion
Cyril Jones-Kellett: A season overgrown by excess

Nov. 27 2006

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Boston religious leaders issue statement on papal visit to Turkey

Nov. 24 2006

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Remodeled Gate of Heaven a stop on Christmas House Tour

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Lugira’s receive Healy Award

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Cardinal discusses bishops’ meeting, committee chairmanship

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Catechists encouraged to share faith at annual congress

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Brotherhood’s ‘Into the Deep’ CD calls to holiness

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Thousands join Statehouse marriage rally

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Spanish-language program addresses challenges, necessity of catechizing

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Achievements of youth, ministers recognized at banquet

Opinion
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, Ofm, Cap.: Cardinal’s message to those in the military, their families and chaplains

Opinion
Daniel Avila: The oath to vote

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Confidence

Nov. 17 2006

Editorial
Take a stand for democracy

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Mass. bishops’ statement on constitutional convention

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Evidence of alleged cure credited to Cardinal Newman sent to Vatican

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Good Shepherd Sisters celebrate province’s 150th jubilee

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Students prepare Thanksgiving meals for the needy

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Bishops ‘disturbed’ by thwarted marriage vote

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Joy can exist amid suffering, says vocations speaker

Opinion
Father Richard Erikson: Back in Iraq

Opinion
Kris Mineau: Legislators broke their oath of office

Nov. 10 2006

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Local news in brief

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American Catholicism scholar speaks at Neal Lecture

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Vote on marriage: Constitution requires Governor’s action after Legislature recesses without voting Marriage Amendment

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Charismatic conference brings youth and adults together in praise

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New members appointed to archdiocesan finance council

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Marriage amendment not affected by election, says Church official

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Cardinal names two senior priests and new team ministry member

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Religious order still reeling from Katrina aftermath, says speaker

Opinion
Scot Landry: Giving thanks for the heroes among us

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe : In memoriam

Opinion
Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk: Bodies in plastic, morally problematic?

Nov. 3 2006

Editorial
What’s in a name?

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Questions & Answers on same-sex marriage, democracy & civil rights

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Boston hosts Catholic Medical Assoc. conference

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Local marriage supporters consider implications of N.J. ruling

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Group says it will run ad opposing bishops on marriage

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Cardinal celebrates annual White Mass

Opinion
Michael Pakaluk: The credo of the culture of death

Oct. 27 2006

Editorial
Resurrection of the body

Local
Eleven local Catholics invested into Holy Sepulcher Order

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Mass celebrates alliance to support Brighton parochial school

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Mass. bishops urge grassroots effort on marriage vote

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Cardinal appoints two new pastors

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Cardinal opens Theology on Tap series

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Closed Brighton school to be sold to community group

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Boston Maryknoll honored for Kenyan AIDS ministry

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Beloved Burlington pastor dies in auto accident

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Remains from rediscovered Roxbury cemetery reinterred

Opinion
Daniel Avila: Getting a CAT scan of the common good

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: ‘Tough Teachings’

Oct. 20 2006

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Notes from the Hill

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Local Catholics support Cuban Church aid agency

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Abuse revelations lead to removal of memorials to E. Boston pastor

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New auxiliaries named, Bishop Boles retires

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Closed Brighton school to be sold to neighborhood group

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Reinterment to be held for remains found in forgotten Roxbury cemetery

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Late pope was example of harmony of work, life says speaker

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Thousands venerate relic of patron of priests

Opinion
Father Richard M. Erikson: Some lessons I have learned since June 16

Opinion
Scot Landry: How do you respond to your unique blessings from God?

Opinion
Kevin and Marilyn Ryan: Whatever happened to sin?

Oct. 13 2006

Editorial
Predators do not have ideology

Editorial
Reciprocity is the key

Editorial
Urban story with a twist

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Malden Catholic earns spot on top 50 ‘Honor Roll’

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Young adult pig roast draws nearly 300

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Gale defrocked by Vatican

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Catholic school students join in worldwide holy hour

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Knights of Malta host free bioethics lecture series

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Weigel opens local lecture series with talk on Europe’s future

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New auxiliaries introduced at press conference

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Godless Harvard?

Oct. 12 2006

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Boston auxiliary bishop retires, two new auxiliary bishops named

Oct. 6 2006

Editorial
New tools, same message

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Archdiocese to host relic of patron saint of priests

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Cardinal to continue blogging experience

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Boston priest named Coast Guard’s chaplain

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Father Serena named senior priest

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Locals donate time, talent to make stewardship conference success

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Cardinal establishes new parish in Merrimack Region

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Respect Life Sunday marked with cathedral Mass, walk

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Boston hosts International Catholic Stewardship Conference

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Church ties cardinal to Rome

Opinion
Father Daniel Hennessey : Come and see the heart of a priest!

Opinion
Michael Pakaluk: Is it enough to love God?

Opinion
Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk: ‘Animal rights’ vs. human rights

Sep. 29 2006

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Cardinal’s homily: Prayer, charity and the joy of forgiveness

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Lawn party celebrates 25 years of support for Blessed John Seminary

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Cardinal blogs from Rome to the world

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Lawrence meal center opens this week

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Pastoral associates encouraged at annual gathering

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Removal of remains completed at rediscovered Roxbury cemetery

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: The age of reason

Sep. 22 2006

Editorial
Prophetic words

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International Stewardship Conference comes to Boston Oct. 1

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Young-adult speaker series aims to encourage vocations

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Whitman woman takes vows as Sister of St. Joseph

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Parishioners’ generosity paves way for growth at Andover parish

Opinion
Daniel Avila : The barbershop, the wave, and the common good

Sep. 15 2006

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Blessed John Seminary to hold 25th jubilee lawn party

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Sixteen ordained permanent deacons

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Ministering to the ministers

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Local religious leaders renew commitment to peace on 9/11 anniversary

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Montrose School breaks ground on new Medfield campus

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Regis College to admit men in 2007

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Groundbreaking for Weymouth church to be rebuilt after fire

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Sept. 11 victims remembered at St. Anthony Shrine

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St. Mary of the Angels, Roxbury celebrates centennial year

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Vatican secretary speaks on Catholic higher education at BC

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: From the rubble

Opinion
Kevin and Marilyn Ryan: Getting Junior and Jane on the road to success

Sep. 8 2006

Editorial
Five Years After 9/11

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Innovation marks new school year at Sacred Heart High

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Stillborn abandoned at Brighton High receives Catholic burial

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Cardinal thanks marriage petition supporters

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First class of permanent deacons marks 30th anniversary

Opinion
Scot Landry : Why are you proud to be Catholic?

Opinion
Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk: Guilt-free pluripotent stem cells?

Sep. 1 2006

Editorial
Presidential pass

Opinion
Father Edward F. Boyle, SJ: The challenge of Labor Day

Opinion
Michael Pakaluk: Back to school

Opinion
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Calling all women (part 2)

Aug. 25 2006

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Cardinal appeals for Katrina relief

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Local priest says victims still ‘a long way from recovery’

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Search committee formed to hire Caritas Christi president

Aug. 18 2006

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Teens called ‘2B Disciples’ at music festival

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Roxbury Catholic school burglarized

Aug. 11 2006

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Priests gather for annual evening of prayer, fraternity

Aug. 4 2006

Editorial
No peace through violence

Editorial
Abortion over the counter

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Healthcare ministry director resigns after claiming to be ordained

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Local teens head to Mississippi for relief work

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National pro-life walk makes local stops

Jul. 28 2006

Editorial
The path to unity

Editorial
‘In loco parentis’

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Pair bikes 400 miles for Beverly Catholic school

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Canton parish camp builds spirit through service

Jul. 21 2006

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Archdiocese honored for financial disclosure

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Notes from the Hill

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Program helps teachers hone math, science skills

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Sisters of St. Joseph celebrate transfer of leadership

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Cardinal appoints two new members to cabinet

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Tour offers inside look at cathedral — and light show to boot

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Father Coyle and Father O’Connell named to new posts

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Legislature delays vote on proposed marriage amendment

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Cardinal grants three senior priest status

Jun. 30 2006

Editorial
Let the people vote

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Questions and answers about marriage and same-sex unions

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St. Vincent de Paul Society awards Catholic school scholarships

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Taking the pledge against drugs and violence

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Catholic high school commencement roundup

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Governor, Cardinal urge vote on marriage

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Msgr. Fay and Father Carr named pastors; Father Lynch retires

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Cardinal celebrates feast day Mass of Opus Dei founder

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Faith sustains Pakistani Catholics, says visiting bishop

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Effort continues on pro-life license plate

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SPICE summit addresses challenges of Catholic schools

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Brighton’s St. Gabriel Parish closed

Jun. 23 2006

Editorial
No tricks

Editorial
Raising the minimum wage

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Mass. bishops issue statement on minimum wage increase

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Archdiocese eliminates 50 positions

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BU students join Brotherhood of Hope on mission trip

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Cardinal decrees parish changes

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Catholic Church Extension Society celebrates 100-year anniversaries

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Facilities director elected to national board

Jun. 16 2006

Editorial
It is finally happening

Editorial
Be proud of defending marriage

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Local Catholics, Orthodox to join in prayer service

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Tourney raises record funds for Blessed John XXIII Seminary

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Planning underway for archdiocesan bicentennial

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Haitian Catholic youth celebrate ‘God’s Love and Mercy’

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Religious-ed program helps children with disabilities

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Cardinal names senior priest, two pastors and rector

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New vicar general speaks on background, hopes for future

Jun. 9 2006

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Gala raises $225,000 for Little Sisters of the Poor

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Catholic Charities holds Spring Celebration

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Spirit moves in Framingham

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New chancellor appointed

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New pastor and two senior priests announced

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‘Pilgrimage of Repentance and Hope’ concludes

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Church in vigil receives new status

Jun. 2 2006

Editorial
Never again

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Notes From the Hill

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Chessare appointed interim head of Caritas Christi

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Master of Arts in Ministry commencement

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Novena to conclude with Brighton procession

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Novena to Holy Spirit for abuse healing begins

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Five ordained to the priesthood

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Office provides ‘spiritual nourishment’ for local sister

May. 26 2006

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Second collection to help Catholic Charities assist flood victims

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Caritas Christi president accused of improper conduct

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Cathedral High dedicates new gymnasium

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New pastors named for Groton, Pepperell and Waltham

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Mass celebrates gold, silver anniversary couples

May. 19 2006

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DesRoses receives Carroll Society Award

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Bishop Lennon installed as Cleveland’s 10th bishop

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Workshop raises awareness of Courage program

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Emmanuel students aid in ethnic diversity project

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Archdiocese’s longest serving pastor retires

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Cardinal addresses Jewish community

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New pastor named in Townsend

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Record rainfall leaves several churches with damage

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Renovated church invigorates parish community

May. 12 2006

Editorial
Hiding behind the veil

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Catholic Appeal ‘critical to the mission,’ says cardinal

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Evangelizing through art

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Novena seeks to promote healing from abuse crisis

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Girls learn service, compassion through volunteer program

May. 5 2006

Editorial
Cover the uninsured week

Editorial
The clock is ticking

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BC student who aided marathoner lauded as ‘Miracle Joe’

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Catholic Charities to transfer adoption services

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Cardinal’s letter on marriage amendment

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Brockton parishioners join in vigil for immigration reform

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Catholic Appeal kickoff

Local
Catholic Charities’ Yawkey Center dedicated

Apr. 28 2006

Editorial
We are the Church

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Catholic Daughters help build home for Brockton family

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Monaghan addresses Boston Legatus chapter

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Shaughnessy honored by Caritas St. Mary’s

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Father Verrill retiring from Waltham parish

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Citizens urge legislators to uphold marriage petition

Apr. 21 2006

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Hundreds walk in Good Friday pro-life processions

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Workshop to help couples struggling with infertility

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Flynn receives Knights’ Lantern Award

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Financial Transparency Report released

Apr. 14 2006

Editorial
Immigration reform needed

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Assessment of archdiocese’s child protection program released

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Father Murphy returns to public ministry

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Priests celebrate fraternity at annual Chrism Mass

Local
Malden Catholic school to close

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Senior priest, team ministry, new pastor announced

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Seminarian’s marathon run to raise vocation awareness

Apr. 7 2006

Editorial
A man of conviction

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Cardinal’s message of gratitude

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Two Charlestown parishes to merge

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Sisters of St. Joseph elect new leadership team

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Cardinal approves Alpha program for archdiocese

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Archdiocese, BC partner to aid Brighton school

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Cardinal celebrates first public Mass in Boston

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Bishop Lennon named to Cleveland / Father Erikson is new vicar general

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Sister Kathleen Carr to step down as school superintendent

Mar. 31 2006

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‘All the symbols of our faith are here’

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Cardinal’s elevation ‘well-deserved,’ say Boston Catholics

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A cardinal-archbishop like none before him

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Church opposes slots bill

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Friends, family join cardinal for first public Mass

Local
New red robes made by old family business

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Hugs, handshakes and photographs

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Order of Malta holds reception for new cardinal

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Cardinal O’Malley speaks on significance of elevation, challenges of the Church

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New pastor named in Lynn, and two named senior priests

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‘Receive the ring from the hand of Peter’

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Justice Scalia addresses Catholic Lawyers Guild

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Church ties cardinal to Rome

Mar. 24 2006

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Archdiocese found in near compliance with child protection policy

Local
Holy Name helps Katrina-struck parish with local ties

Local
Conference marks 40th

Local
Cardinal-designate speaks on Lent, consistory

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Rome prepares for consistory

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Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to tour Merrimack region

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St. Pat’s celebration is ‘family tradition’

Local
Traveling monstrance spurs prayers for vocations

Mar. 17 2006

Editorial
Dictatorship of relativism

Local
Eighty-eight abuse victims agree to settlement

Local
Catholic Charities ceases adoption work

Local
Deacons encouraged at 2nd annual convocation

Local
New life for treasures of closed churches

Mar. 10 2006

Editorial
Something is moving

Local
‘Lent is about coming home’

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Catholic scholar explains Church’s position on adoption by same-sex couples

Local
Thousands attend men’s, women’s conferences

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Vatican official to address ‘Nostra Aetate’ conference

Local
Over 500 participate in Rite of Election

Local
Somerville school to close

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Three granted senior priest status

Mar. 3 2006

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Mass. Bishops’ statement on adoptions by Catholic agencies

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Leaders congratulate Cardinal-designate O’Malley on elevation

Local
BC hosts panel discussion on faith and public policy

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Mass. bishops ban same-sex couples’ adoptions by Catholic agencies

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Amidst plans for consistory Cardinal-designate’s ‘top priority’ is archdiocese

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Weigel delivers keynote address at John Paul II conference

Local
Cardinal-designate O’Malley’s mother ‘elated’ by news

Feb. 24 2006

Editorial
Papal trust, people’s trust

Local
Kaneb installed as new chair of Catholic Charities’ Board of Trustees

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For Boston Catholics, elevation of archbishop seen as sign of hope

Local
Appointment tells of pope’s high regard for Boston, says cardinal-designate

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Traveling monstrance to promote adoration, prayers for vocations in Boston

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Forty men attend weekend retreat to discern vocation to priesthood

Feb. 17 2006

Editorial
Ripple effect

Local
Conference explores uses of art in the liturgy

Local
Committees to examine faith formation, marriage and pastoral planning

Local
Three local priests granted senior priest status

Local
First Catholic Women’s Conference planned for March

Feb. 10 2006

Editorial
Cartoons, Islam and the Church

Local
Collaborative effort promotes Catholic schools

Local
Engaged Encounter: Building faithful foundations for 30 years

Feb. 3 2006

Editorial
Back to basics

Local
Local students reflect on March for Life pilgrimage

Local
Lawrence Catholic school to close

Local
Proposed measure would mandate sex-ed

Local
Five ordained to transitional diaconate

Local
VoteOnMarriage.org urges investigation of harassment

Jan. 27 2006

Local
Panel discussion focuses on role of education

Local
House defeats church oversight bill

Local
Local Catholic school students participate in march

Jan. 20 2006

Editorial
Expensive, unconstitutional, unnecessary

Local
BC High adds grades 7 and 8

Local
‘Church Control’ bill scheduled for vote on Jan. 25

Local
Father Deehan is new director of clergy personnel

Local
Film educates on abortion through entertainment

Local
Pro-life supporters hold annual Boston rally

Local
Vatican rules on appeals by closed parishes

Jan. 13 2006

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Church in the 21st Century Center looks to the future

Local
Travis launches adult benefit initiative

Local
Archbishop joins in Quincy ecumenical Epiphany celebration

Local
Local Catholics encouraged to pray for vocations

Local
Chancellor David Smith to retire

Jan. 6 2006

Editorial
The battle for marriage continues

Local
Settlement offered to additional abuse victims

Local
Archbishop to join panel discussion on education

Local
Remembering those who died homeless