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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is ‘monument of humanity,’ says architect
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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is ‘monument of humanity,’ says architect

Mark ZimmermannOctober 14, 20226 min read
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
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Musical duo began with Catholic school experience

Joshua SchipperSeptember 18, 20225 min read
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
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Catholic High launches all-girls marching band

George P. Matysek Jr.September 9, 20224 min read
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
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St. Bernardine music director nominated for Grammy

Nancy Menefee JacksonSeptember 7, 20224 min read
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
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Dominican Sisters’ COVID-19 art exhibit memorializes pandemic deaths

Gabriella PattiSeptember 4, 20225 min read
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
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History of St. Peter’s Basilica, Paris cathedral on exhibit in Washington

Zoey MaraistJuly 8, 20224 min read
“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
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Actor is ‘transformed’ by portraying Father Tolton in theater production

George P. Matysek Jr.July 8, 20224 min read
After nearly 300 performances of “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” actor Jim Coleman said his life has been transformed.
Baltimore’s strongman
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Baltimore’s strongman

George P. Matysek Jr.July 5, 20223 min read
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
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Judge blocks Catholic University of America’s sale of Dorothy dress

Carol ZimmermannMay 24, 20225 min read
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
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Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative

Junno Arocho EstevesMay 20, 20222 min read
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.
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