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America's newest bishop

By Diogenes ( articles ) | Apr 01, 2003

"I'm going to crack some heads," the newly appointed bishop said, when asked how he would deal with sex-abuse allegations. "Let me tell you, all those pansies at the seminary better start packing their bags right now, because when I get there..."

APRIL FOOL!

No, of course it never happened. But wasn't it nice to pretend?

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Tue27 January
Ordinary Time

Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Angela Merici, Virgin

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It is the Optional Memorial of St. Angela Merici (1474-1540). St. Angela was born in northern Italy. In 1516, she founded the Order of Ursulines, the first teaching order for women approved by the Church.…

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