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        <title>Parishioners Throw Porch Party for 90-Year-Old ‘Parish Legend’</title>
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                <author>Patty Knap</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-08T10:33:07-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Friends, neighbors and priests gather around Bob MacStoker on the front porch of his Garden City, New York, home during a surprise celebration of his 90th birthday.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Friends, neighbors and priests in Garden City, New York, honor Bob MacStoker, whose lifelong faith and Marian devotion have inspired generations at St. Anne’s.</p>]]>
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        <title>Why the Feast of St. Dominic Is Not Actually the Dominicans’ Biggest Feast Day</title>
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                <author>Hannah Brockhaus</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-08T08:50:46-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>St. Dominic by Fra Angelico</figcaption>
        </figure><p>While the August feast is ‘always a feast’ for Dominicans, it’s not the primary one.</p>]]>
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        <title>Beatification Process Begins for American Missionary Juan Tomis</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-08T08:41:06-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Msgr. Juan Tomis Stack served for more than two decades as a missionary in northern Peru. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>On various occasions, Pope Leo XIV has referenced the Bridgeport, Connecticut, native as a major inspiration for his own vocation.</p>]]>
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        <title>The Hillbilly Thomists Hit the Road With New Album ‘Strange Land’</title>
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                <author>Alyssa Murphy</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-08T05:00:20-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>The Hillbilly Thomists pose for a photo. Their new album is now available on Spotify or any other streaming service. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>The ‘Billboard’-charting bluegrass band comprised of Dominican friars discusses their new album and tour, marking the feast of St. Dominic. </p>]]>
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        <title>St. John Eudes Wrote a Beautiful Book on Mary’s Heart</title>
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                <author>Joseph Pronechen</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-08T05:00:16-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Draw close to the Immaculate Heart.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>13 Insights on the Immaculate Heart From a Saint Who Loved Our Lady </p>]]>
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        <title>Christ Calms the Storms in Our Lives</title>
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                <author>Msgr. Charles Pope</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T23:48:16-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>‘Jesus Stilling the Tempest, ’James Tissot</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The message is clear: ‘Keep your eyes on Christ!’</p>]]>
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        <title>Catholic Legal Group Criticizes Trump’s Birthright-Citizenship Order as Bishops Plan to Monitor</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T17:12:25-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>The view of the White House from the South Lawn with the U.S. flag is seen on April 18, 2026.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The U.S. Catholic bishops are reviewing and monitoring the order.</p>]]>
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        <title>Archbishop Hicks Resumes Public Ministry After Eye Surgery</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T17:09:45-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Archbishop Ronald Hicks smiles at his installation Mass on Feb. 6, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>The New York archbishop returned to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Mass for the profession of vows of the Sisters of Life.</p>]]>
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        <title>Texas Children’s Hospital Fined for Performing Illegal ‘Sex-Rejecting’ Procedures on Minors</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T17:05:45-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Texas Children’s Hospital</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Texas Children’s will pay $10 million to resolve the claims, with $8,576,000 going to the state of Texas, as well as fund, for five years, a first-of-its kind detransition clinic.</p>]]>
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        <title>US Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Commits to Protecting Pro-Life State Laws</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T16:57:56-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>U.S. Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill on July 29, 2026. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.</p>]]>
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        <title>‘Heaven in Stone and Glass’: How the Notre-Dame Fire Inspired Word on Fire’s First Theatrical Film</title>
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                <author>Alyssa Murphy</author>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T15:43:55-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Bishop Robert Barron takes viewers through 5 Catholic cathedrals in his new documentary coming to theaters in September.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Bishop Robert Barron discusses his new film and how sacred architecture provides a ‘route of access to the Lord himself.’</p>]]>
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        <title>Aug. 7 Marks 90th Anniversary of Spanish ‘Execution’ of Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T14:40:55-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Popular front militiamen take aim at Spain’s emblematic Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue on Aug. 7, 1926. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>The site was subsequently retaken by Nationalist forces on November 6, 1936. Troops under the command of General José Enrique Varela attended a Mass of reparation officiated by a military chaplain.</p>]]>
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        <title>The Pope Is ‘Very Eager to Come to Mexico,’ Vatican Secretary of State Tells Mexican President</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T13:25:05-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin meets with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on Aug. 5, 2026. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent visit to Mexico “rekindles” the hope the pope will visit the country, the country’s bishops said.</p>]]>
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        <title>Poland Prepares for Possible Papal Visit</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T13:22:45-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Polish pilgrims celebrate after hearing the news that the next World Youth Day will be hosted by Krakow, Poland in 2016. </figcaption>
        </figure><p>No date has been set, but the Polish government and bishops’ conference are jointly preparing for what would be Leo XIV’s first visit to the country as pope.</p>]]>
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        <title>Baltimore Archdiocese Suspends Deacon From Ministry After Arrest Over Solicitation of a Minor</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T12:12:45-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>Kenneth Goedeke.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>Deputies arrested Deacon Kenneth Goedeke after he reportedly arranged a meeting with what he believed was a 15-year-old boy.</p>]]>
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        <title>The Professor Pipeline: Legendary Teachers Continue to Inspire the Next Generation of Catholic Academics</title>
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        <pubDate>2026-08-07T10:48:36-05:00</pubDate>
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  <figcaption>L to R: Notre Dame law professor Sherif Girgis and preeminent Princeton professor Robert George are among the mentees and mentors the Register highlights.</figcaption>
        </figure><p>The age-old pattern highlights the profound impact of personal influence in the academic vocation, and it continues to play out today, shaping the next generation.</p>]]>
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        <title>Vatican Releases Schedule for Pope Leo’s September Trip to France</title>
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        </figure><p>Oklahoma’s Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools, but a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court and efforts by the state attorney general prevent it from doing so.</p>]]>
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