Daily Archives: February 14, 2012

News Flash: Bishop Blaire Refutes White House Press Secretary’s Claim That Bishops Never Supported Health Care Reform

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From USCCB February 14, 2012 WASHINGTON—The White House press secretary, Jay Carney, said in a press briefing at the White House on February 13, “…I would simply note with regard to the bishops that they never supported health care reform to … Continue reading →

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What Will You Do for Lent This Year? – A Guide for Preparing Now

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by Dr. Taylor Marshall How do you choose a Lenten penance? Our Catholic forebears used to keep a strict Lent. They were spiritual giants in the old days. For the days of Lent, all Catholics ate no eggs, no dairy … Continue reading →

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Bishop Mark Davies: God, not Parliament, is the author of marriage

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Homily given by Bishop Davies at the Diocesan Celebration of Marriage at  Saint Wilfred’s Church in Northwich, Cheshire on 11th February 2012 Today we have come together as a Diocese to celebrate marriage with many couples who have travelled here to … Continue reading →

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