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Jesuit Father McAndrews recalled as ‘brilliant’ educator at Loyola Blakefield Gerry Jackson December 7, 2024 Father McAndrews, who died Nov. 23 at age 96, is largely credited with putting the all-boys school on a path during his presidency (1979-98) to where it now is honored routinely as one of the best private educational institutions in Maryland.
Sister Elaine Spangler, former nursing supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital, dies at 90 Catholic Review Staff December 6, 2024 A funeral Mass was offered Dec. 6 in Aston, Pa., for Sister Elaine Spangler, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 65 years, who died Nov. 30. The former Sister Carlos Marie was 90.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including retirements and deacon assignments Catholic Review Staff December 6, 2024 Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including retirements and deacon assignments
Hopkins medical sculptor transforms lives, restores hope with facial prostheses George P. Matysek Jr. December 5, 2024 He’s worked with patients whose ears were bitten off in dog attacks. He’s seen people whose eyes or ears were lost in accidents or whose flesh was ravaged by aggressive cancers. And he’s helped others born without body parts or who suffered unimaginable gunshot wounds.
‘Long live Notre Dame de Paris!’ Jubilation as iconic Catholic cathedral reopens Caroline de Sury December 7, 2024 The solemn reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral put Paris in the center of the Catholic world on the evening of Dec. 7 as the archbishop of France’s capital struck the magnificent door with his pastoral staff, marking the moment of the iconic Catholic church’s rebirth.
Christmas consistory: Big crowds, festive air for well-wishers of new cardinals Justin McLellan December 7, 2024 Moments after Pope Francis placed red hats on the heads of 21 new cardinals, the newest members of the College of Cardinal, many far from their places of ministry, were united with friends, family and their flock to celebrate.
New cardinals from 17 nations are called to build church unity, pope says Cindy Wooden December 7, 2024 Becoming a cardinal is an insistent call to put Jesus at the center of one’s life, to love the poor as he did and to strengthen the bonds of unity within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said as he created 21 new cardinals from 17 nations.
Catholic college’s grand ‘botafumeiro,’ inspired by Spain, honors Christ the King Kimberly Heatherington December 7, 2024 It was the feast of Christ the King — Sunday, Nov. 24 — and excited yet hushed murmurs of expectation rippled through the worshippers assembled for vespers at Christendom College’s Christ the King Chapel in Front Royal.
Expecting a miracle: Advent by the Nativity scene Susan M. Erschen December 7, 2024 A Christmas tradition started by St. Francis may help us keep our focus more on the coming miracle than the latest sales. The beloved saint from Assisi taught us to live simply and care for the poor, including through the Nativity scene.
Following Christ as content creators Sister Hosea Rupprecht December 6, 2024 As content creators, it’s easy to get so focused on creating that we can forget that there are people on the other end of our communication who deserve our consideration and respect.
Catholic theology professor examines the roots and impact of gender ideology Charlie Camosy December 5, 2024 As the church attempts to address gender ideology with compassion and clarity, studies continue to emerge about its impact on children, families and society.
An Advent Invitation Rita Buettner December 4, 2024 Sometimes we choose our journeys, and sometimes they choose us. Sometimes you know the destination but you’re not quite sure how you’ll get there. Sometimes you blink and suddenly discover you’re almost at your destination. Sometimes journeys are smooth, and sometimes they’re painful. But they all lead somewhere—and often to…
Question Corner: Can my son be baptized? Jenna Marie Cooper December 4, 2024 In a beautiful way, the church’s law in this area echoes the words of Jesus himself: “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Mt 19:14).
