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A Steel City son whose father labored in a mill, Fr. Joseph M. Mele wears many hats in the Pittsburgh diocese, including vicar general and director of formation at St. Paul Seminary. But he esteems “almost selfishly” his role as Legatus chaplain because it returns him to the sort of pastorly role he had been missing after 36 years as a parish priest.

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density, making them more vulnerable to fracture. Bones are continually “remodeling” — new bone is being made and old bone is broken down or “resorbed.” New bone requires calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus and other minerals. Peak bone mass is achieved around age 30.

It’s no secret that Legatus is apostolic in nature, and our apostolate carries a certain level of responsibility for bringing the Good News to Catholic business leaders.

There’s no better time than a recession to take a good hard look at money. Jeffrey doesn’t write about how to make money, spend it or give it away. He helps his reader put money in perspective. A seasoned development consultant, Jeffrey says no amount of money will ever lift your anxiety.

A Brooklyn-born Jew, Levine chronicles his friendship and collaborations with Pope John Paul II. They met when the conductor took the helm of the Krakow Philharmonic in the late 1980s, as the Iron Curtain slowly crumbled in Eastern Europe.

Never before has a Pope, in a book-length interview with a journalist, dealt so directly with such wide-ranging and controversial issues as Pope Benedict does in Light of the World. Taken from a week-long series of interviews, the Pope tackles head-on some of the greatest issues confronting mankind today.

If you’ve ever spent more than a few days in the United Kingdom, you’ve likely noticed that it’s a decidedly secular culture. Pope Benedict XVI wanted to make a dent in that secularism with his four-day visit to England and Scotland last September.

For better or worse, the age of regenerative medicine is upon us. The goal is the streamlined and cost-effective production of genetically matched, patient-specific tissues for use in therapies. While still rather elusive, that goal appears attainable by both licit and illicit means.

Loyalty is a word that is used often in the business community. Establishing loyal customers is always a challenge and a worthy pursuit. Creating a culture of loyal employees also has its serious and obvious benefits.

Every Christian is called to share the Good News of Christ according to his or her individual gifts and station in life. This is why our Catholic faith is called “apostolic.”

Like her Son, the Blessed Mother has an “option for the poor.” God had given her three secrets for the world. She chose to deliver them not to kings, presidents or CEOs, but to three peasant children who tended sheep in the countryside near Fatima, Portugal. In 1917, on the thirteenth day of each month from May to October, Our Lady appeared to Francisco and Jacinta Marto, the youngest members of their family, and their cousin, Lúcia dos Santos (1907–2005).

I haven’t gone on a retreat in a while, but I think this is my year. There’s a lot of wisdom in stepping out of our fast-paced world where instant communication — and gratification — are part of our everyday experience.

Legatus’ fast-growing West region added two new chapters to the organization late last year as Legatus officially chartered its Napa Valley Chapter on Nov. 11 and its Hollywood Chapter the following night.

Legatus’ fast-growing West region added two new chapters to the organization late last year as Legatus officially chartered its Napa Valley Chapter on Nov. 11 and its Hollywood Chapter the following night.