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A Thriving Midwestern Diocese’s Secrets to Success - Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report

St. Louis Priest Falsely Accused by Anti-Sex Abuse Group – Catholic News Agency

Preaching Key to Attracting Church-Shoppers, Survey Finds – Lauren Marke, Crux

As Welfare Reform Turns 20, Catholics Discuss Its Legacy – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency

Britain’s Ordinariate Is in Peril, Here Is How to Save It – Damian Thompson, Catholic Herald

The Art of Being a Good Listener – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman

A Visit by Pope Francis! – Nace Volcic, Operando May

Open Season on Religious Persons? – Gerald Russello, The Catholic Thing

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum: If You Want Peace, Ready War – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog

Getting Scripture Wrong: Response to Harriet Murphy – Fr. Regis Scanlon O.F.M. Cap., Crisis Magazine

George Soros Spent $650,000 to Manipulate U.S. Bishops – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog

Winter of the Soul: Analyzing the Game of Thrones Phenomenon – Avellina Balestri, Catholic Lane

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