Daily Archives: April 16, 2012

School supplies without end

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

The annual National Catholic Educational Assocation convention is not just about professional and spiritual development. It’s also about school supplies. The exposition hall, a must stop for the 10,000 delegates at this year’s convention in Boston was filled with traditional … Continue reading →

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Oompah band, schuhplattler give Bavarian flair to pope’s birthday

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VATICAN CITY — The apostolic palace’s frescoed Clementine Hall became the stage for a mini-Bavarian festival today to celebrate Pope Benedict’s 85th birthday. A small band played “oompah” music and ten children dressed in traditional outfits swirled, stomped and clapped … Continue reading →

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