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Calvert Hall grad recovered stolen art, artifacts over two-decade career with the FBI
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Calvert Hall grad recovered stolen art, artifacts over two-decade career with the FBI

Erik ZygmontJanuary 2, 20247 min read
Robert Wittman, who grew up in Baltimore’s Hamilton neighborhood and received the sacraments at nearby St. Dominic Church and his grade school education at the former parish school, has recovered countless artifacts and pieces of art, including works by Rembrandt, Goya, Manet and Rodin.
Legendary Irish Catholic singer reflects on role of faith in music
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Legendary Irish Catholic singer reflects on role of faith in music

Michael R. HeinleinDecember 23, 20237 min read
The singer’s Catholic culture is often evident on his social media, and Daniel O’Donnell regularly lends his musical talents at his parish, where he often sings in the choir when he’s not on the road.
Baltimore’s Black and Hispanic Catholic choirs inspire unity and joy
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Baltimore’s Black and Hispanic Catholic choirs inspire unity and joy

Adriana MontesDecember 21, 20235 min read
The archdiocese introduced two distinctive ensembles, each representing significant communities and emphasizing unity among Catholics while celebrating the church’s rich diversity – the Black Catholic Mass Choir and the Hispanic/Latino Archdiocesan Choir.
An iconic cockerel is once again watching over Notre Dame in Paris on top of its cross
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An iconic cockerel is once again watching over Notre Dame in Paris on top of its cross

Caroline de SuryDecember 18, 20234 min read
A new version of an iconic cockerel, or rooster, is once again watching over Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, symbolizing resilience amid destruction after a devastating April 2019 fire.
Vatican Museums share hidden images, details found by art restorers
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Vatican Museums share hidden images, details found by art restorers

Carol GlatzDecember 15, 20233 min read
The Vatican Museums has launched an initiative to give visitors — online and in person — a “backstage” peek into the secrets, curiosities and insights discovered by their art restorers.
Country star Craig Morgan shares his journey of faith to becoming Catholic
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Country star Craig Morgan shares his journey of faith to becoming Catholic

Katie PetersonDecember 11, 20236 min read
Country start Craig Morgan grew up in various Christian denominations, predominantly Baptist and, for a time, Presbyterian. But there were some things that didn’t sit quite right with him until he began studying the Catholic faith.
Marie Miller takes music and faith to new level in ‘Woman’
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Marie Miller takes music and faith to new level in ‘Woman’

Gina ChristianDecember 10, 20235 min read
A young singer-songwriter in Nashville, Tenn., is taking her music — and her faith — to a new level with her latest release.
Holy ink: Tattoo culture shows faith is not skin deep, sociologist says
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Holy ink: Tattoo culture shows faith is not skin deep, sociologist says

Justin McLellanDecember 3, 20235 min read
The Catholic Church cannot measure people’s engagement with religion only by looking at church attendance, but also must observe how they express religious sentiments outside of church — even on their own bodies, a Jesuit priest said.
Unity is impossible? Here’s what a 450-Year-Old, 40-part motet can teach us
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Unity is impossible? Here’s what a 450-Year-Old, 40-part motet can teach us

Jaymie Stuart WolfeDecember 1, 20234 min read
The richness of 40 distinct voices lifts the soul upward, but also outward.
Powerful masterpiece: Beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah coming to Baltimore Basilica
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Powerful masterpiece: Beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah coming to Baltimore Basilica

George P. Matysek Jr.December 1, 20235 min read
“My approach is one of electric white heat that can be so dramatic and inspirational,” said Polochick, a former longtime music professor at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore who has led the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra in Nebraska since 1998.
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