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The roots for this development may have less to do with piety than with poverty. The Catholic News Service has the scoop: Many Irish parishes have reported an increase in Mass attendance in recent months, with some parishes reporting increases of up to 30 percent. Bishop Joseph Duffy of Clogher, Northern Ireland, said it is…

Incredibly, Monday marks the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy known simply as “Columbine.” The New York Times has this compelling look at the legacy of one victim, and how it is spreading into the corporate world: Darrell Scott has told the story of his daughter Rachel’s life, death and legacy thousands of times in schools…

Readers will remember that I took note this week of the sudden death of Fr. William Finch, pastor at my in-laws’ parish in Maryland. The Catholic Standard has more, from the funeral mass: Father Lee Fangmeyer, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Derwood who was Father Finch’s dear friend and brother priest, strained…

This is a weird bit of news, but nothing surprises me anymore: When President Obama gave his economics speech at Georgetown University on Tuesday, several folks noticed something was missing. That “something” was an ancient monogram — the letters IHS — that symbolizes the name of Jesus. (Seen at the left — ed.) It was…
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