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There are terrorists among us. Not terrorists like those who attacked us on Sept. 11, but ones just as dangerous. Terrorists who destroy lives, skirt the law and prey on the innocent. These terrorists aren’t just among us here in America either. They are a multi-national force that has been around for thousands of years. These terrorists are the Catholic Church – and they need to be stopped. We’re all familiar with the scandal; so much so, in fact, that all one has to do is mention “Catholic priest,” and people instantly know to what scandal you refer.

Bishop Thomas Doran of the Rockford Diocese is in good condition after undergoing lung surgery at the Mayo Clinic, a diocese spokesman announced at a news conference today. Doctors removed about one-fourth of Doran’s lung Thursday after spotting a malignant tumor during a routine physical earlier this month. Doctors said they were confident that all the cancer has been removed and they expect Doran to make a full recovery. When he is able to resume regular activities is still undetermined. Meantime, Monsignor David Kagan will take over Doran’s day-to-day duties. Bishop Thomas Doran Doran was installed as Bishop in June...

A question to those who know or those who know a source of information on current Roman Catholic architectural standards: A private school wishes to build a chapel on their campus. Assuming, of course, that the bishop okays the building of this church (and we have no reason to assume that he will not), is there any current church standing that says that churches that are constructed in modern times must not have a high altar? I have heard this from a couple of people and think that it may not be correct; perhaps this is just a fond hope....