arts & culture Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News Concert honoring St. John Paul II centenary available online Catholic News ServiceJuly 4, 20203 min read An concert honoring the centennial of St. John Paul II’s birth is now available online. #IamCatholicArts & CultureCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Immaculate Heart music series to celebrate 10th anniversary with online concert Tim SwiftMay 6, 20203 min read The coronavirus may have cut the season short for the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary’s annual concert program, but the pandemic won’t stop parishioners from celebrating the 10th anniversary of the beloved Towson music series this Mother’s Day. #IamCatholicArts & CultureFeatureLentLocal NewsNews Stations of the Cross: Jesus’ passion takes on particular resonance in time of crisis Mary K. TilghmanApril 3, 20205 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore is home to many beautiful Stations of the Cross that tell the story of Christ’s Passion in compelling ways. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good Catholic News ServiceFebruary 21, 20204 min read A priest who sang at a Josh Groban concert has become a viral sensation. Arts & CultureCommentaryThe Catholic Difference Flannery O’Connor and friends, revisited George WeigelFebruary 18, 20204 min read At the end, that is the deepest impression her letters leave: here is a woman of extraordinary courage whose configuration of her life to the Cross was a source of both personal strength and literary genius. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel Carol GlatzFebruary 18, 20204 min read An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. Arts & CultureEnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community Cindy WoodenFebruary 12, 20206 min read Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon region where the rights of the poor and indigenous are respected, local cultures are preserved, nature is protected, and the Catholic Church is present and active with “Amazonian features.” Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Walters exhibit showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi George P. Matysek Jr.January 28, 20207 min read The same book that inspired St. Francis in 1208 is expected to inspire thousands of others as the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore places it on public display for the first time in 40 years Feb. 1 through May 31. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Madonnari Arts Festival revives chalk work with Renaissance roots Mary K. TilghmanSeptember 9, 20195 min read With subjects as varied as saints and Madonnas, Martin Luther King Jr. and Harry Potter, madonnari came from Italy and Belgium, Germany and Mexico, along with about 10 local artists and local students. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Add art to Advent preparation Mary K. TilghmanDecember 6, 20184 min read If you’re looking for an artful way to prioritize Christ this Advent season, visit the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Previous 1 … 18 19 20 … 21 Next