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Belief in Purgatory helps Catholics maintain hope and trust in God’s mercy.
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DAYTONA BEACH | Retired World War II B29 radio operator Gene Swarbrick stands in front of his home in Daytona Beach. The stories of Swarbrick and Jack Bailey begin HERE.
BALTIMORE |
Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, Fla., chairman of the U.S. Catholic bishops' Committee on International Policy, joins a press conference on the first day of the bishops' fall meeting in Baltimore Nov. 12.
At a Nov. 11 workshop on Iraq, Bishop Wenski told about 30 bishops that the U.S. church’s goals for transition in that country are more modest than they were two years ago. "We focus now on a morally and politically demanding, but carefully limited goal of responsible transition aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Iraq; the refugee crisis in the region; human rights, especially religious freedom; and the need to rebuild the country," he said.
PHOTO: CNS | NANCY WIECHEC
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Memories of World War II
Gene Swarbrick flew B29 Bombers and Jack Bailey guarded generals. These World War II veterans share a glimpse into their war experiences.
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Making a difference
Students at St. Mary Parish and School pitched in on Make A Difference day to clean up and plant.
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Shrine rector retires
After 33 years, of leading a project for a church to minister to the tourist trade, Msgr. F. Joseph Harte retired.
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