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From single girl in the city to married mom, a decorating partnership endures

Image of Jill Fireman plays with her daughter, Sophia, 4-months-old on the bed in her redesigned master bedroom, March 25, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

CHICAGO - When a person grows up, sometimes their decorating does too. Jill Fireman had just begun working on a project with interior ... continue reading

Flights and fancy

Image of One-day-old purple martins rest peacefully in one of Kent Kessler's many birdhouses at his home in Richmond, Kentucky, Friday, June 6, 2008. (Emily Spence/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT)

RICHMOND, Ky. - When Kent Kessler bought 20 acres outside of town four years ago, he was hoping it was more than just a good site to build ... continue reading

Today's fathers are choosing to be more involved with their children

Image of Adell Hendon hugs his son Noah, 4 months-old, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Parkville, Missouri. Hendon has chosen to work from home so that he can be with Noah as much as possible. (Shane Keyser/Kansas City Star/MCT)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dad, you've always been great. But now, you're so much better. The proof is in the amount of time you spend with your ... continue reading

Shelters dealing with tide of pets displaced by foreclosures

FORT WORTH, Texas _ When a homeowner has to leave his home because of foreclosure, often his pet is left behind. Now services are emerging ... continue reading

‘I believe in miracles,’ says mother of infant girl who was born 25 weeks premature

Image of PREMATURE - Mairead Catherine Molloy was born more than three months early, weighing less than 2 pounds. She spent much of the first months of her life hooked up to machines to feed her and help her breathe.

ARLINGTON, Va. (Arlington Catholic Herald) - I didn’t know my family history — I was adopted. I actually liked the fact that I ... continue reading

Texas man’s retreat inspires entire family to convert from Baptist faith to Catholicism

Image of ARRIVING HOME - The Genzer Family of Ganado is all smiles in their new home of faith at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado. Their journey began when Ronnie Genzer attended an ACTS retreat and experienced a full conversion. Pictured is the family: Ronnie and Tenna, their 14-year-old daughter, Allyson; and 7-year-old twins Loren and Lance. The whole family entered the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on March 22, 2008. <br>

VICTORIA, Texas (The Catholic Lighthouse) - “I dropped my husband off at Assumption Catholic Church in preparation for his send off to ... continue reading

Fourth-graders go ‘dog wild’ in Toledo

Image of TAIL-WAGGING FUN - Katelynn Ploof reads Dr. Seuss’ “Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?” to Miss Maizie the dog, her fourth-grade classmates and her teacher Brenda Pahl at Walbridge St. Jerome School. (Chronicle/Laurie Stevens)

WALBRIDGE, Ohio (Catholic Chronicle) - Teacher Brenda Pahl has found a unique way to foster a love for reading in her fourth-grade students ... continue reading

How to make vacation travel with kids fun

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(The Christian Science Monitor) - When our son, Alex, was young, he hated to travel. We suffered through temper tantrums in London, Paris, ... continue reading

Encouraging families to talk about vocations

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CHATSWORTH, CA (The Tidings) - It’s worthwhile for parishioners young and old to discuss religious vocations. But many parishes in the ... continue reading

What's at the center of a strong marriage?

Image of KEEPING IT TOGETHER - Todd and Deb Banchor enjoy conversation at a local Scooters coffee shop. The Banchors, married 25 years, say peer marriage ministries, such as Worldwide Marriage Encounter, have helped them stay connected to each other and have renewed their commitment to marriage. (Elizabeth Ann Wells)

RALSTON, Neb. (The Catholic Voice) - Todd and Deb Banchor say they are nothing special, but their marriage is. Don’t misunderstand. ... continue reading

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