Father Vucinovich: 'caring,' 'mentor,' 'tough,' 'loved being a priest'
By Tom Burke
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Aug. 20 for Father Albert Vucinovich, retired pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Burlingame. Father Vucinovich, also a retired U.S. Navy captain, died Aug. 14 at Stanford Hospital after a four - year battle with leukemia. Ordained June 13, 1964, he was 71 years old.
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No on Prop 8 campaign donations surpass Yes on 8
By Rick DelVecchio
Mega - donations from rich donors in California and a handful of other states have ballooned the campaign fund for the effort to stop Proposition 8, with more than $3 million pledged since July.
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Statement of the Catholic Bishops of California
in support of Proposition 8:
A constitutional amendment to restore the definition of marriage
( The following statement was released to Catholic media outlets July 29 by the California Catholic Conference in Sacramento. )
"Only the rock of complete and irrevocable love between man and woman is capable of acting as a foundation for a society that can be home to all human beings."
- Pope Benedict XVI, addressing the John Paul II
Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family,
May 11, 2006
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SF resolution criticized as hostile, unconstitutional
By Rick DelVecchio
A San Francisco Board of Supervisors resolution harshly critical of official Catholic teaching on adoption by same - sex couples crosses the constitutional line between church and state and should be thrown out as unlawful, an attorney for the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights has argued before a federal appeals court panel.
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On the Street Where You Live
By Tom Burke
Nice way to start the day with a happy birthday to Msgr. Edgar McCarren, 90 years old July 29. Msgr. McCarren, a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Center in New York, has been living in retirement since 2003 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in East Palo Alto where Father Larry Goode is pastor.
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America's oldest man reflects on longevity, family life
By Denise MacLachlan
George Francis remembers the sinking of the Titanic.
"It was terrible. Hundreds of people died," he recalls, his expression turning grave as he described seeing pictures of the Titanic in his hometown newspaper and reading the accounts. He was 16 years old at the time.
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Daughters of Charity install new western provincial
Daughter of Charity Marjory Ann Baez was installed as visitatrix ( provincial ) of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of the West, on July 27.
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Do you suffer from dizziness or poor balance?
By Steven Kmucha, M.D.
While most of us wrestle with balancing work and zfamily life, eating a balanced diet or balancing our checkbooks, some people struggle to maintain balance itself.
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Feast of Assumption
Finding renewal in veneration of Mary
By Brother John Samaha
One of the marvelous treasures Catholics possess is their understanding of and devotion to Mary, mother of the Lord. This is something upon which we might ponder and pray as the Church approaches the Feast of the Assumption, Aug. 15.
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Church celebrating 150th anniversary of Lourdes
By Tom Burke
One hundred fifty years ago the Blessed Mother appeared 18 times over a period of six months to young Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, a spot marked today by miraculous cures of the sick and visits by several million pilgrims each year.
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Fair trade aims at fair deal for poor farmers
By Michael Vick
Two local Catholics have been appointed by Catholic Relief Services to be fair trade ambassadors for the organization's initiative to promote sustainable, financially beneficial markets for poor farmers.
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Archbishop Niederauer
Jesus: living his life is worth whatever we have to sacrifice
( Following is the text of the homily delivered July 27 by Archbishop George H. Niederauer at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. The readings for that Sunday were First Kings 3:5, 7 - 12; Romans 8:28 - 30; Matthew 13:44 - 52. )
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San Francisco Symphony's finale: first rate
By Father Basil DePinto
Time was, the end of June would have been long past the end of the musical season. Now, happily, music lovers are not so deprived; hence, the San Francisco Symphony regaled its patrons with a fine series the week before the Fourth of July, and with a first - rate American maestro at that.
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August Catholic Bestsellers list topped by Catechism
Hardcover
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Doubleday ( 9780385508193 )
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'Religion and Politics - 2008 '
Archbishop addresses Church role in civic arena
The following statement by Archbishop George H. Niederauer, " Religion and Politics - 2008, " was released in 2007.
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History of Archdiocese to air August 17 on KRON
The 150 - year history of the Archdiocese of San Francisco in its journey from the Gold Rush to today will be presented Aug. 17 at 5:30 a.m. on KRON Channel 4. The half - hour television documentary, "Proclaiming the Gospel: A History of the Archdiocese of San Francisco," will be broadcast without commercial interruption.
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Letters to the Editor
Power of celibacy
It seems to me more people than not see the priestly celibacy issue only as it relates to sexual activity and the mandatory denial of that activity. This world is so focused on sex, and Catholics as well, it seems, that it thinks no one can live without it!
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Mass to thank 7 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur jubilarians
By Tom Burke
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur celebrating jubilees will be honored at a Mass of Thanksgiving Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at Cunningham Memorial Chapel on the campus of the congregation's Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont.
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New NDNU master's degree program focuses on age research
Dominican University of California in San Rafael has partnered with the Buck Institute for Age Research to launch the country's first master's program in biological sciences focused on age research.
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Play memorializes 1960s at Star of the Sea Academy
By Tom Burke
Patty Colman - Lawler, Judi Albi Rechsteiner and Kay Alimisis Ellis, all 1965 graduates of San Francisco's Star of the Sea Academy, wondered like many teens of that era just what their futures would bring. Spurred by memories and nostalgia evoked by a class reunion 40 years later, the trio have written "The Lower Gym," a musical recapping their anticipation. The production plays Aug. 21, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at Notre Dame de Namur University Theater, 1500 Ralston Ave. in Belmont.
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Potpourri
Right to life, right to bear arms?
By Jane Sears
Discussions at our after - Mass coffee klatches cover a wide range of subjects, the timeliest being the pros and cons of gun control. Opinions on the subject run the gamut from approval to uncertainty to disapproval. Just as it seemed our group had reached an impasse, someone challenged, "Would you purposely shoot Jesus?"
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Prop 8 title reworded; sponsors sue
A rewording of Proposition 8 by California Attorney General Jerry Brown has prompted a lawsuit by supporters of the measure and a pledge to defend the change in court by opponents.
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Thirteen Sisters of Mercy mark 2008 jubilees
( Thirteen members of the West Midwest Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas are celebrating jubilees of religious life during 2008. The jubilarians are from what was formerly the Burlingame Regional Community in California and Arizona. )
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Senior center sees need increase, funds decrease
By Michael Vick
Seniors feeling the pinch of the economic downturn are turning increasingly to charitable services to make ends meet. One such group, Catholic Charities CYO, offers food and other services for low - income seniors at the OMI Senior Center near San Francisco's Ingleside Terraces.
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World Youth Day
Pilgrims' renewal and enthusiasm will spread Gospel call
By Mary Jansen
"Allow yourself to be surprised by God." This was the instruction from Father Brian Atienza at our Saturday retreat in Sacramento a few weeks before traveling to New Zealand and Australia for our World Youth Day pilgrimage from Northern California and Reno, Nev.
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Festival of Flowers attracts internationally known figure
Internationally known Presbyterian minister, the Rev. William McMillan, will be a featured participant in the Second Annual Festival of Flowers at St. Mary's Cathedral this fall.
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Role of Church, politics
addressed by Archbishop
By Dan Morris - Young
Acknowledging the " high level of political consciousness and energy " in the Archdiocese of San Francisco as a backdrop, Archbishop George H. Niederauer has issued a pastoral letter on the role of the Church in the political arena.
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