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Congrats New Mexico!
Last week, Vanessa and I were in Santa Fe on vacation. A couple of the headline’s mention that all eyes were on Governor Bill Richardson as he decided whether or not to sign a bill that would end the death penalty in the state. New Mexico House Bill 285 ( full-text, pdf) was signed, making New…
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Bp. Aymond on Obama @ Notre Dame
From my ordinary, Bishop Gregory Aymond of Austin: Statement regarding the University of Notre Dame As was announced recently, the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., is presenting President Barack Obama with an honorary degree and have asked him to give the commencement address. I, along with many other Catholics, express great disappointment…
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Back from Vacation
Vanessa and I took a trip last week (both of our Spring Break) to Santa Fe and Chicago. Stories and pictures to come, but all safe and sound in the Kraft household.
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Lenten Promises
By way of the Ohio State Catholic Campus Ministry:
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Capital Metro’s Red Line
Capital Metro, the transit agency for Austin, is gearing up for a launch of the first rail-based mass transit solution in near a century at the end of this month. The line, running from the Austin Convention Center to Leander, will save the sanity of folks who normally drive U.S. 183. I visited the Plaza…
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for March
Pope Benedict XVI’s General Intention for March is “That the role of women may be better appreciated and used to good advantage in every country in the world.” His Mission Intention is “That bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and lay faithful of the Catholic Church in the People’s Republic of China may, in light of the…