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November 2, 2016

Cubs chaplain cares for ‘spiritual needs’ of players

Father Burke Masters, Chicago Cubs' chaplain, takes part in a practice with players during spring training in March 2016 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. Cubs Manager Joe Maddon invited Father Masters to practice with the team.

CHICAGO – When Fr. Burke Masters accepted God’s call to become a priest, he thought he was giving up baseball forever.

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July 26, 2016

Piazza credits his Catholic faith at induction into baseball’s Hall of Fame

Mike Piazza makes his acceptance speech during the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony July 24 in Cooperstown, N.Y. The superstar catcher gave credit to his Catholic faith for his success in his life and career.

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Mike Piazza, the superstar catcher inducted July 24 into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, gave credit to his Catholic faith for his success during his induction speech.

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