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Daughter’s story of abandonment becomes a tale of mercy and forgiveness

The Holy Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis continues through Nov. 20. As part of the Year of Mercy, The Criterion is inviting readers to share their stories of how their lives have been graced by the mercy of God and other people.

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A Golden Opportunity: Mater Dei Grad Manages Social Media For Rio Olympics

Samantha Dewig, a 2009 graduate of Mater Dei High School, will serve as NBC’s Social Media Manager during the 2016 Summer Olympic, which open Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Too much order in the Supreme Court? No thrills in upcoming docket

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The expression "in like a lion out like a lamb" turns on its head when comparing the end of the Supreme Court's last term to the start of its new one Oct. 3.

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Daughter’s story of abandonment becomes a tale of mercy and forgiveness

The Holy Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis continues through Nov. 20. As part of the Year of Mercy, The Criterion is inviting readers to share their stories of how their lives have been graced by the mercy of God and other people.

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