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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Mary Immaculate Catholic School eighth graders are graduating.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Baccalaureate Ceremonies are becoming very popular in graduations. What is it?

Thursday, May 02, 2013  National Day of Prayer was celebrated in Kirksville.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Father Bill Kottenstette of the Catholic Newman Center celebrated his 40th anniversary in the priesthood Sunday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Churches all across the Heartland celebrated the Easter holiday with various services including Mary Immaculate Church in Kirksville.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Pope Francis urges protection of nature, weak and poor at official start of papacy

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Pope Francis' election stirs up Argentine 'dirty war' allegations; biographer calls it unfair

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Experts say Pope's 1 lung shouldn't affect duties but he should be careful

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Father Chris Cordes of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church gives his reaction on the new pope.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Story updated: Argentine archbishop has been selected as new pope, the first pope from the Americas.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  More black smoke points to divisions among cardinals over who should be next pope

Monday, March 04, 2013  Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal, resignation and problems of church

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Benedict XVI promises 'unconditional obedience' to successor in final meeting with cardinals