London conference showcases new Syrian opposition [1]

Egypt feelers open tiny window to Gaza truce [2]

Cardinal Sean O’Malley approves archdiocese reshuffle [3]

Trenton, N.J. -- Catholic parishes to take up Sandy relief collections [4]

BARNESVILLE, Minn. – Youth denied sacrament of confirmation. Parish priest says it is not because of youth's support of same-sex marriage; parents say it is. [5]

Sr. Joan Chittister: The future of the church: Discernment or intimidation? [6]

Erie, Pa. -- Gannon University will rename building in honor of Bishop Donald Trautman [7], now bishop emeritus, at a dedication ceremony Friday.

NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections on each day's Scripture reading. Here's a link: celebrationpublications.org/dailybread. [8]You may want to bookmark it. It's a great way to begin the day.