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Battle over condoms enters Philippine Congress

May 19, 2011

Battle over condoms enters Philippine Congress MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The president says he is ready to face excommunication from the Catholic Church for advocating free access to condoms. A boxing champion says he is the best example why contraceptives should never be allowed. After simmering for months, a wide-ranging and acrimonious debate over government-funded [...]

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In a world of its own

May 19, 2011

In a world of its own THE bells in the tower of the pretty little white and blue Catholic church toll 12 times, drawing me through the grand façade and out of the steamy midday heat.

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Packers’ Ryan Grant makes prom extra special for Burlington Catholic Central students

May 18, 2011

Packers’ Ryan Grant makes prom extra special for Burlington Catholic Central students Students helped raise money for Ryan4Ryan Celebration The Burlington Catholic Central High School students who attended prom on Friday evening will remember it for quite some time. Sure, they were dressed to the nines and had great music to dance to. But they [...]

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San Marin High spring sports

May 18, 2011

San Marin High spring sports Varsity baseball Feb. 25, San Marin @ Sonoma Valley, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, San Marin @ El Cerrito, 3:30 p.m. March 8, San Marin @ Drake, 3:45 p.m. March 11, Justin-Siena @ San Marin, 3:30 p.m. March 15, San Marin @ Tam, 4:30 p.m. March 18, Marin Catholic @ San [...]

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Monsignor Louis F. Meyer, leader of Catholic youth, dies at 92

May 18, 2011

Monsignor Louis F. Meyer, leader of Catholic youth, dies at 92 He was known as the “Soccer Priest” because of his athleticism and passion for youth sports.

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Bomb found near Dublin ahead of Queen’s visit

May 17, 2011

Bomb found near Dublin ahead of Queen’s visit Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrived in Dublin on Tuesday for a historic state visit steeped in symbolism and surrounded by security after a makeshift bomb was found, highlighting the lingering hostility of a small minority.

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Catholic bishop says Egyptian police must respond quicker to violence

May 17, 2011

Catholic bishop says Egyptian police must respond quicker to violence LONDON (CNS) — Egyptian police must act more quickly against Muslim rioters, a Catholic bishop said after 12 people were killed and two churches burned in a night of violence.

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Westside Coalition to meet Wednesday

May 17, 2011

Westside Coalition to meet Wednesday The May meeting of the Westside Neighborhood Coalition will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church hall at Third and Van Buren streets in Wilmington.

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Grads ‘know how to imagine’

May 16, 2011

Grads ‘know how to imagine’ Fifty-one seeds of inspiration walked out the front doors of Grand Island Central Catholic Sunday and into their “great frontier.”

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