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Children's books to consider as Christmas gifts
By Bare Fraze | Catholic News Service WASHINGTON -- The following children's books are suitable for Christmas giving:"Black & White: The Confrontation Between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and...
View ArticleCampus programs tackling issues of alcohol abuse, binge drinking
Marylynn G. Hewitt | Catholic News Service DETROIT -- Nicole vividly remembers the moment she got the results from the research survey showing she drank more than 90 percent of the women on the Loyola...
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Historic field restored as a gem in south St. Louis
By Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org The renovation of the soccer field at the Meyer Youth Center is complete, with the first game played there earlier this month.During the last 12 months, the...
View ArticleThree local Catholic schools are big winners at WYSE state competition
Barbara Watkinsbwatkins@archstl.org WYSE guys, indeed.Three local Catholic high schools -- Trinity, Visitation and Notre Dame -- are big winners in the recent state championship of the Worldwide Youth...
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Pope tells American colleges to strengthen Catholic identity
Francis X. Rocca | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI called on America's Catholic colleges and universities to reaffirm their Catholic identity by ensuring orthodoxy in...
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Christ-centered scouting program builds 'women of integrity'
Jennifer Brinkerjbrinker@archstl.org Hovered around several tables in the cafeteria of St. Joseph School in Cottleville, more than a dozen fourth-grade girls were carefully squeezing thick lines of...
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American Heritage Girls experiencing rapid growth
Jennifer Brinkerjbrinker@archstl.org For many years, American Heritage Girls had considered themselves a "best-kept secret," according to executive director and founder Patti Garibay.But recently,...
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Catholic Charities a good fit for Catholic high school service projects
By Barbara Watkins | bwatkins@archstl.org Catholic youth of St. Louis are ready and willing to serve.That was the message shared Sept. 28 at the Catholic Charities Youth Day celebration at Chaifetz...
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Vincentian Marian Youth a source of strength, support for youth
Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org More than 10 years ago, Karren Tarrillion had become part of a weekly ritual.Each week, Tarrillion and several other adults would come to the National Shrine of...
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New youth ministry policy seeks to create safe environment for teens, youth...
By Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org A new archdiocesan policy geared toward parish-based youth ministers seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment that will allow teens to grow in their...
View ArticlePlans proceed for World Youth Day in Brazil
Cindy Wooden and Lise Alves | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Visiting Rio de Janeiro, the chief organizer of papal trips confirmed Pope Francis will participate in the key events of World Youth...
View ArticleYoung Catholic Musicians to hold auditions
The Young Catholic Musicians (YCM) program is holding auditions for the archdiocesan-wide orchestra and choir. The YCM consists of young people who want to develop their musical talent in a leadership...
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Enthusiasm reigns at Liturgy Camp
Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" (Matthew 19:24).When Aaron Frei showed the high school...
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'Wired' for serving others with Project Life
Thumbnail (for Multimedia Slideshows)They're called "Feet Washers," and they united last week to serve God and others through Project Life.One hundred teens participated in the weeklong service...
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New 'Sandlot' field helps boost kids' self-confidence
Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org Wyatt Gilman of Eureka navigated around the bases using a walker -- and a smile nearly as big as his face.Michael Wagner of Arnold played third base and gripped the...
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Opening homes, hearts to World Youth Day volunteers
Elie Gardner | Catholic News Service RIO DE JANEIRO -- In 2011, Luis Martinez, 29, traveled to Madrid, almost by accident. He said it was destiny that took him from his home in Fresnillo, Mexico, as a...
View ArticleSteubenville conferences include extensive social media coverage
By Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org Can't make this summer's Steubenville St. Louis Mid-America youth conferences? Is your teen planning to attend and you can't be there? No worries. You can...
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Popes put personal stamp on World Youth Day celebrations
Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Blessed John Paul II rallied young Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI instructed them and Pope Francis is preparing to send them out on mission.When he...
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Editorial | Youth are "chosen" to share their faith in Christ
This summer, youths in the Archdiocese of St. Louis have had myriad opportunities to develop their personal relationship with Christ.World Youth Day, which starts this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;...
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Social media presence at Steubenville creates 'new type of evangelization'
By Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org Long before teens have arrived at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., members of the Steubenville St. Louis-Mid America team already are...
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