A devotee of the opera, Brown eagerly gave tickets to his students, hoping to get them totally immersed in the arias he loved.
Joseph McAuley
Joseph McAuley is an assistant editor of America.
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Diplomatic efforts on Venezuela crisis gain momentum
As the situation in Venezuela worsens, government and opposition leaders are heading to Norway at that government’s invitation to enter into negotiations in order to find a way out of the impasse.
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Sunday Mass canceled across Sri Lanka a week after bombings
Out of fear of future unknown planned attacks, the Catholic hierarchy of Sri Lanka have cancelled all Sunday Masses until further notice.
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A First Communion memory
Some three months before Neil Armstrong stepped off the ladder of the lunar module and left his footprints upon the surface of the moon in July, 1969, and uttered those immortal words about it being but “one small step for man” and yet “a giant leap for mankind,” a young, brown-haired, freckle-faced boy in the […]
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As Venezuela refugee crisis builds, church struggles to carry out pope’s call
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and the urgent need for assistance for those escaping the political and social turmoil is nearly overwhelming efforts of various faith groups in trying to alleviate the situation.
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Texas bans clergy from executions after Supreme Court ruling
Texas previously allowed state-employed clergy to accompany inmates into the room where they’d be executed, but its prison staff included only Christian and Muslim clerics.
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South Carolina Catholic school given national award for ‘full inclusion’
Full inclusion means that any student with a diverse learning ability, such as autism, Down syndrome, or any other intellectual disability, is fully integrated into the classroom with other typical learners.
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Patrick Hart, last secretary for Thomas Merton, dies at 93
For decades, Patrick Hart was the literary executor of Thomas Merton’s works and the custodian of the legacy of the 20th century’s most prominent religious seekers and teachers.
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Review: Hubert H. Humphrey, a politician worth emulating
Arnold Offner’s biography shows Hubert Humphrey as a serious man who sought a serious goal: the betterment of his fellow Americans, whether through persuasion or legislation.
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Philippine agents arrest journalist critical of president
Agents of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government arrested the head of an award-winning online news site, in what is seen as another instance of Duterte going after journalists who criticize his policies.