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A self-claimed Catholic ministry from Maryland is working here in Tennessee to teach what they call, a positive approach to lesbian and gay issues. However, local Catholic Church leaders are not welcoming the group with open arms. Volunteer TV's Stephen McLamb finds out why this ministry striking up controversy. Local Catholic Church officials say they do not endorse the group, that in the past have expressed teachings contrary to catholic doctrine regarding homosexuality. New Ways Ministries held a small workshop regarding gay and lesbian Catholics and their faith at a local church. "There's so much silence about lesbian and gay...

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2006 – Afghan National Police fought a significant Taliban force in Mianashin, near Kandahar City, in Kandahar province, while coalition forces interdicted enemy fighters in Helmand province, both yesterday, U.S. military officials in Afghanistan said today. The ANP reported three Taliban fighters were killed and another seven wounded in the firefight. One ANP officer was killed and six others were wounded. Coalition forces were aware of the Kandahar incident but did not take part. "I congratulate the ANP for yesterday's successful operation in Mianashin," said British Brig. Gen. David Fraser, Combined Task Force Aegis commander, said today....

I am here this morning to inform you of the events of last night. A courier service delivered the official written interdict from the Archdiocese of St. Louis and its representative, Archbishop Raymond L. Burke. We ask that everyone respect the wishes of the board members and not contact them during this sensitive time. I will first read a statement, that some of you already have received, from the St. Stanislaus Six through their advisor. Afterwards, I will continue with a statement from the parishioners. Archbishop Raymond L. Burke has rejected the reasonable and generous offers of St. Stanislaus Kostka...