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  Special collection will be held Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 to aid recent disaster victims

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  Recognize God's presence, be open to solace he brings, pope says

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  How to have hope: Pope Francis gives point-by-point guide

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  St. Michael School prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary

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  Eucharist gives us sanctifying grace

  'Let your soul, let your life proclaim the greatness of the Lord to everyone you meet,' Bishop Jugis preaches at closing Mass

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  Catholic-based VBS a hit at several parishes this summer

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Eucharistic Congress

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  Photos: Sights from the Eucharistic Congress
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  Father Jeff Kirby gives fiery address as Eucharistic Congress opens
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  Holy Hour homilist: Eucharist is assurance that Christ loves us 'to the end'
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  Creating sacred space

Vatican

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  Witness of Colombian people a wealth for the church, pope says
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  Full coverage of Pope Francis' visit to Colombia
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  Pope says he hopes Trump reconsiders DACA decision
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  Break mirror of narcissistic culture, pope tells Shalom community
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  Pope: God wants people to dream big, not listen to cynics

US & World

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  Bishops pray for 'safety, care' of all hit hard by two massive hurricanes
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  Supreme Court blocks lower court's ruling that lifted Trump travel ban
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  Bishop Zarama installed as head of Diocese of Raleigh
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  Texas parishioners shocked by devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey

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  Pilgrims visit Fatima shrine during centennial anniversary
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