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Students, faculty respond to pope’s death
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Students, faculty respond to pope’s death

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, students and professors reflected on the legacy of his 12-year papacy as the Roman Catholic Church awaits the election of his successor. “I especially appreciate his warnings against reducing human beings to functionaries within a profit-driven economy, his appreciation for the natural world as a theophany...

Catholic Society to finish women’s lecture series
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Catholic Society to finish women’s lecture series

The Catholic Society three day Lenten Mini-Retreat Series featuring reflections on female identity will end Saturday, April 12. Courtesy | Amalia Hansen Catholic Society Women’s Outreach will host the final part of a three day Lenten Mini-Retreat Series featuring reflections on female identity Saturday, April 12. The mini-retreat will begin with 8 a.m. Mass and...

Buggy safety concerns rise after two Amish die in crashes
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Buggy safety concerns rise after two Amish die in crashes

Amish communities in Michigan use buggies instead of vehicles for religious reasons. Courtesy | Wikimedia Two Amish residents of Michigan died from cars colliding with their horse-drawn buggies in the past month — and now local officials are spending federal funds in an effort to improve buggy safety. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is...