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Lessons and Carols Performed at the Oratory
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Published on Sunday, 13 December 2009 22:33
The traditional seasonal concert featured the Ave Maria Choirs and a 12-piece chamber orchestra. Above, Dr. Timothy McDonnell directing.
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Cardinal Newman Society: AMU Donor Tom Golisano Pro-Life
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Published on Friday, 11 December 2009 22:39
The publisher of The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College says it is "relieved and grateful" that Mr. Golisano has publicly stated his opposition to legalized abortion in a letter to Ave Maria University. Mr. Golisano has donated $4 million to AMU for construction of an athletic building that will be named in his honor.
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Ave Maria University Benefactors Display International Perspective on Christmas
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Published on Monday, 07 December 2009 14:59
By Clare Guerrero
 Collecting nativity scenes is more than a hobby for Mrs. Isabelle Staffeldt, who began the practice over 40 years ago. She believes the crèche carries a deep spiritual meaning and claims a unique universal understanding. (right, a nativity scene from Africa)
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Ave Maria Merchants Display Crèches from Around the World
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Published on Monday, 07 December 2009 15:09
By AnnaMarie Sanderson
Nativity scenes from around the world are lending an international flavor to Christmas in the Ave Maria town center. There is a life-sized crèche outside the oratory, and dozens of smaller nativity scenes from five continents on display throughout the stores and businesses in La Piazza.
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Crèches from Around the World on Display in Ave Maria
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Published on Monday, 07 December 2009 14:48
An international perspective on Christmas can be seen in the dozens of nativity scenes on view in the shops and businesses in the Ave Maria town center. The crèches were donated by a private donor, Isabelle Staffeldt, and university Chancellor Tom Monaghan. (Above, a crèche from Italy shown at Beckner Jewelry - photo by AnnaMarie Sanderson)
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