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    May 20, 2013

    Six Sisters of Providence celebrate special anniversaries of religious life


    (Photo courtesy of Sisters of Providence)

    Staff report

    HOLYOKE – The Sisters of Providence (SP) observed milestone anniversaries of six of their members during a Mass of Thanksgiving

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    May 20, 2013

    Pope Francis celebrates Pentecost Mass in St. Peter's Square

    By Cindy Wooden
    Catholic News Service
    (CNS photos/Paul Haring)

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Calling for unity -- not uniformity -- in the church, Pope Francis said diversity is a blessing only when all Catholics recognize and follow church teaching.

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    May 20, 2013

    Cardinal hopes solidarity forged in response to bombings will continue

    Story and photo by Rick Snizek, Catholic News Service
    PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) -- As Boston, and the nation, moves from shock and deep sadness to healing after the Boston Marathon bombings,

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    May 19, 2013

    Elms College fetes largest graduating class with 82nd commencement

    Story and photos by Carolee McGrath
    SPRINGFIELD – Four hundred fifteen students proudly received their diplomas at the 82nd commencement ceremonies 


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