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November 18, 2013
NCR Today: Faith in the Philippines; the pope and the mafia; Gallup, N.M., diocese begins bankruptcy hearings.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 22-Dec 5, 2013 print issue under the headline: 'Huge' job, short time.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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Washington — November 16, 2013
Organizing an effort to listen "as widely as possible" to Catholics views on various issues takes time and dedication, as previous synods show.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 22-Dec 5, 2013 print issue under the headline: Lay groups launch surveys to answer the Vatican.
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November 16, 2013
While U.S. bishops consider how best to collect information ahead of a 2014 global meeting on family issues, several lay Catholic groups took the task into their own hands.
by N.J. Viehland
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Manila, Philippines — November 15, 2013
Groups of religious women and men have mobilized their networks in the Philippines to help communities affected by the Super Typhoon Haiyan that hit the region Nov. 8.
The Vatican announced earlier this week it will donate $150,000 in emergency aid to the Philippines to be distributed through the local churches in regions most severely hit, helping people displaced or otherwise affected by flooding, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said.
by John L. Allen Jr.
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November 15, 2013
All Things Catholic: Now out of leadership, Dolan used his final address as USCCB president to emphasize "the most urgent Christian story of our time," Allen writes.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 22-Dec 5, 2013 print issue under the headline: Archbishop pledges efforts to restore trust.
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November 15, 2013
Archbishop John Nienstedt acknowledged a need for transparency, for greater communication and "to be more of a shepherd" than administrator.
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November 14, 2013
NCR Today: (Updated) A technical glitch published the questionnaire prematurely, but archdiocesan officials said it would repost later Friday.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 22-Dec 5, 2013 print issue under the headline: Controversial nun speaks on Syria.
by Monica Clark
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November 14, 2013
Mother Agnes Mariam on a speaking tour of the U.S. said she wants all foreign parties out of Syria so reconciliation can be negotiated.
This story appears in the Fall bishops' meeting 2013 feature series. View the full series.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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November 14, 2013
USCCB meeting: St. Petersburg, Fla., Bishop Robert Lynch said the bishops "didn't do a lot to advance the kingdom of God on earth -- at least publicly."
by Thomas Gumbleton
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November 14, 2013
The Peace Pulpit: If we listen carefully to Sunday's Scriptures, our conviction in everlasting life will be strengthened. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's homily.