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NEW ORLEANS, La. — Legatus' monthly membership magazine picked up four international press awards on June 4. At its annual convention, the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada awarded Legatus Magazine awards for graphic design, writing, general excellence, and its website.

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Legatus' monthly membership magazine picked up four international press awards on June 4. At its annual convention, the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada awarded Legatus Magazine awards for graphic design, writing, general excellence, and its website.

Even though as a young man he had his mind set upon becoming an engineer, Fr. John Doerfler has absolutely no qualms about his vocation. By the time he turned 40, he was the chancellor of the Diocese of Green Bay. Now 45, he’s added vicar general of the diocese to his portfolio. The Appleton, Wis., native was ordained for his home diocese 18 years ago. The chaplain enjoys classic movies, bicycling and cooking. He says his five years as Legatus chaplain has been very rewarding.

You’re 50 years old and you feel great. Like your fellow Legates, you’re focused on your career, your family and your faith. So why schedule an appointment with your doctor? Screenings save lives. Here are five diagnostic tests that are particularly important during this decade.

Legatus is admired for its dedication to fostering the faith among Catholic executives and their spouses — and for the impact members have on their parishes and communities. As a result, Legates take pride in their membership and at the same time represent the best of Catholic ethical and moral conduct.

Animal rights groups sometimes focus on animal welfare, but the movement is advancing a radical belief that declares equivalency between animal lives and human lives.

In the wake of the 2008-09 stock market meltdown, many are rethinking the way they invest. The debacle shed light on widespread immoral investment practices.

With engaging rhymes and beautiful illustrations, DeStefano’s book assures children that God is always near — watching, listening, caring and eager to respond to their requests. They’ll also learn that prayer isn’t just about asking for things, but about sharing their feelings of sadness and uncertainty as well as of thanksgiving and joy.

Common sense isn’t so common. That applies with poignant accuracy when it comes to finding solutions to society’s ills. Americans spend billions without results, but improvement doesn’t characterize the results, especially when observing society’s microcosm: the family. Perhaps we ought to spend something more valuable than money — time with our families around the kitchen table!

Since 1988, when euthanasia advocates failed to qualify for a legalization initiative on the California ballot, the assisted suicide movement in the United States has gone from a barely noticed fringe movement to a well-funded political machine that threatens Hippocratic medical values and the sanctity/equality of human life.

It seems that society is moving from one crisis to another lately — a breakdown of morality in business, an enormous financial crisis, social and familial breakdown, the scandal of abuse in the Church and an ever-growing government taking a bigger role in our lives.

Normally anyone can walk through a home with holy water and say prayers. In the past, it was a custom in Catholic homes for fathers to bless their children before bed. It’s a good idea to keep holy water in fonts at the entrance of homes so that the faithful may bless themselves as they enter or leave.

Five California high school students were threatened with suspension for showing up to class wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the American flag on Cinco de Mayo last month.