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February 3, 2006 Issue

Building on success
Two years ago, Catholic Charities opened a thrift shop to serve low-income persons in Johnson County. Four months ago, TurnStyles relocated to a bigger and better space. FULL STORY

SOS continues to grow
It might have been an auction, but you couldn’t put a price tag on the standing ovation that the 22 seminarians received at the annual Support our Seminarians event. FULL STORY

Catholic college presence
Ninety percent of all Catholic university students attend public universities, said Mike Scherschligt, interim director of the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in Lawrence. FULL STORY

For men only
Men Under Construction, the annual Lenten men’s retreat held for 10 years in the archdiocese, returns again with its straightforward, man-to-man message of faith. FULL STORY

Deacons on the way
The archdiocese’s first permanent deacons will begin their instruction this month and will be ordained deacons after four years of intensive training. FULL STORY

Adult classes offered
The School of Faith, an adult education course begun in 2004 as a pilot program, will be offered again to 400 people at eight sites in the archdiocese. FULL STORY

Lay Dominicans
Saint Dominic's dream to incorporate lay people into his religious order is being realized today as a group of Dominican Laity is being organized in the metro area. FULL STORY

A Roman Repast
During his recent trip to Rome, Father Mark experienced three refreshing “F’s”: Food, Friendship and Faith. FULL STORY

Thanking through serving
Jesus' example of healing and humility as recounted in the Gospels show us that the proper response to God ’s healing is service to others. FULL STORY