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Deacon doings out in Portland, Oregon: news that they’ve just ordained a half dozen more men to the diaconate: Six men were ordained permanent deacons Saturday for service in Catholic parishes of western Oregon. “Today’s celebration is all about service, a tradition in our church community that goes all the way back to the Lord…

This news escaped my attention earlier this week, but it’s quite a surprise, coming from one of EWTN’s most visible personalties. According to the letter read on the air the other day: Dear Family: Regretfully, I have a message that does not come without significant pain to both you and me. I have to tell…

A reader a few weeks back recommended a video at this site and, when I started exploring, the one below captured my attention. It’s got some beautiful images, stirring music, and a moving message about vocations. Enjoy.

What’s it like to be a missionary in the modern age? A couple hundred people called to that vocation are gathering to discuss that question this week in Pittsburgh. And, as the local paper describes it, the job is the same, whether it’s in Albania or Albany: Today’s Catholic missionaries work not only in jungles…
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