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Op-ed: Catholic schools could learn from innovation at charter schools by Sean Kennedy

New Orleans house gives women a place to discern their calling as nuns

US bishops quietly adopt protocols for theological investigations

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The Catholic Worker's hospitality
By Richard Beck for Mennonite World Review

A Denver city councilwoman inserted herself into a national debate about health care last week when she withdrew a friendly proclamation for Hercules Industries after learning Denver-based manufacturer had successfully sued for temporary reprieve from the Affordable Health Care Act. The award touted the company's "generous health care coverage."

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Vatican win: Judge says priests aren't employees

Lawyers for bishop, KC diocese want some evidence kept out of trial

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