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It’s another 28-pager I’m afraid, but despite the smaller page count, the March 5 issue has several unique stories that will be worth your time. When The Catholic Sun hits mailboxes this week, be sure to read about:

• Pope Benedict XVI naming three new monsignors for the diocese (p.1)
• The bishop appointing a new vicar for priests, a “priest to the priest” if you will (p.5)
• A woman who, despite many health issues, organizes and serves a weekly meal to the homeless in Glendale (p.13).
• Local Catholic schools and athletes excelling in soccer and cross country (pp. 18-19)

You’ll also find:

• an update on the 2009 Charity and Development Appeal.
• a look into the great work Catholic Charities Community Services offers struggling families including an Iraqi refugee who would still be living with her intestines outside of her body if it weren’t for Catholic Charities.
• your favorite columns, event coverage and book and movie reviews.

Because it is only 28 pages though, you might not find an article on an event you recently attended. Be sure to check our Web site as some of our “event coverage” stories are being posted a day or so later. Case in point: J.D’s prayer vigil for President Barack Obama’s visit. For other stories — like advances for upcoming events — we tease you on p.2 and post the full version online.

And you’ll find exclusive videos of St. Gregory School students burning last year’s palms to make ashes for Ash Wednesday and ideas of how to celebrate Lent on our YouTube channel.