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If there's one thing a school's name should do, it's inspire.

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The lives of the saints are a huge part of Christian tradition and there are many who we associate with the Christmas season. You probably know the story of St. Nicholas. ThereöÏÓãÊÓƵapp also, of course, the Nativity story and the birth of Christ, with Mother Mary, St. Joseph and St. Gabriel the Archangel.

But do you recall the least known Christmas saints of them all? Here are just a few.

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Over its 175 years, St. AndrewöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Church in Oakville, Ont., has played an important role in many families’ histories. Terry Murphy-JohnsonöÏÓãÊÓƵapp family has a connection to the parish that goes back 163 years.

]]> jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) Canada Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 Pope accepts cardinal's decision to renounce duties, rights of office /faith/item/19906-pope-accepts-cardinal-s-decision-to-renounce-duties-rights-of-office /faith/item/19906-pope-accepts-cardinal-s-decision-to-renounce-duties-rights-of-office

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis accepted Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien's decision to renounce all "duties and privileges" associated with being a cardinal.

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