arts & culture
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is ‘monument of humanity,’ says architect
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is “a monument of humanity,” French architect Philippe Villeneuve told a Washington audience.
Musical duo began with Catholic school experience
The Bergamot, the husband and wife musical duo of Nathaniel Hoff and Jillian Speece, took root at Marian High School in the early 2000s.
Catholic High launches all-girls marching band
Zachary Davis is leading a 20-member marching band at The Catholic High School of Baltimore that includes some students who are just learning to play instruments.
St. Bernardine music director nominated for Grammy
Troy Smith, the recently hired director of music at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore, needs to update his résumé; he’s been nominated as a quarterfinalist for a 2023 Grammy music educator award.
Dominican Sisters’ COVID-19 art exhibit memorializes pandemic deaths
The “Art in the Time of COVID” exhibit featured a variety of art styles, from painting to photography to quilting, journaling and collaging and more.
History of St. Peter’s Basilica, Paris cathedral on exhibit in Washington
“Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition” at the National Building Museum is one of two summer exhibits in Washington that delve into the history of a beloved place of worship visited by pilgrims and tourists alike.
Actor is ‘transformed’ by portraying Father Tolton in theater production
After nearly 300 performances of “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” actor Jim Coleman said his life has been transformed.
Baltimore’s strongman
Antone Matysek’s most-famous stunt, which he performed on the Vaudeville stage, was hoisting three men over his head with one arm as they pedaled vainly on a custom-made bicycle outfitted with added weights.
Judge blocks Catholic University of America’s sale of Dorothy dress
A federal judge prevented The Catholic University of America from selling a dress worn by Judy Garland in the “Wizards of Oz” the day before it was scheduled to be auctioned.
Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative
Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change.