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June 19, 2008

Definitions

No one likes definitions of deeply human realities. For a definition can be cold and remote, or at least seem to be such. When what is defined

May 22, 2008

To the Graduates

Following is the text of the Baccalaureate Address that Cardinal Egan delivered to graduates of Columbia University at the interfaith Baccalaureate service May 18 in St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia.

Apr 10, 2008

Peter and Patrick

In April of 1908, the Archdiocese of New York celebrated the 100th anniversary of its establishment by Pope Pius VII in April of 1808. An entire week of Masses, lectures, concerts and such in every corner of the Archdioceser...

Mar 13, 2008

Our April Visitor

Tell me about the Pope," a Jewish friend said to me a few days ago, as he, his wife, and I stood in line waiting to move into a hotel dining room for...

Feb 14, 2008

Red Mass

Edward I of England was an arrogant and often treacherous fellow who fought with parliaments and bishops in the late 1200s, amassing enemies on every side. After wars in Wales, France and Scotland, he settled down...

Jan 31, 2008

Front Row Center

Throughout the month of August in 1954, 75 seminarians from dioceses and archdioceses across the United States arrived by ship in Naples to make their way by bus to a little town outside of Rome...

Jan 3, 2008

Our First Cardinal

In the mid 1800s, news photography was unknown. Hence, important events were...



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