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Abp. Tobin reflects on gift of vocations at the start of the Year of Consecrated Life

The Church began observing the Year of Consecrated Life in late November. It will conclude on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2, 2016, which also annually marks the Church’s World Day for Consecrated Life.

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CRAWFORDSVILLE — The average American gains one pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That’s not much, but if it’s not lost, weight can pile on over the years, said clinical dietitian LaDawn Priebe, RD, at a recent presentation.

Pope says Catholics must practice 'responsible parenthood'

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MANILA, Philippines (CNS) -- Pope Francis stressed that, despite church doctrine against contraception, Catholics fail to practice "responsible parenthood" when they have too many children.

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Archbishop Tobin reflects on gift of vocations at the start of the Year of Consecrated Life

The Church began observing the Year of Consecrated Life in late November at the beginning of Advent. It will conclude on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2, 2016, which also annually marks the Church’s World Day for Consecrated Life.

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