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Emily Rosenthal Alster

Emily Rosenthal Alster, a former staff writer for the Catholic Review, is a contributing writer. The former parishioner of St. John in Westminster now lives in Maine.

Emily is a graduate of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, Pa. She holds a bachelor's degree in business communication from Stevenson University.

Mary, Mother of the Church

May 3, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Amen, Commentary

I heard that someone commenting on the new memorial said, “Isn’t there enough about Mary, already?” How can there be too much about Mary when she brought us Jesus?

Church of the Nativity helps to ‘rebuild’ parishes

May 2, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Ministry, Missionary Disciples, News, Video

Church of the Nativity in Timonium pastor Father Michael White created the Rebuilt brand to share the story of how he and his staff revitalized his parish.

Campus minister accompanies students at Loyola University

May 2, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Colleges, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News

Seán Bray, director of campus ministry at Loyola University Maryland, is well-known on campus for accompanying students on their faith journeys. A Seattle native, he draws on his experiences on immersion trips to inspire students.

Southwest Baltimore girls excel in school with help of sponsors

April 30, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video

Mary Catherine Bunting was honored for her donation of $1 million for the school’s first endowed scholarship.

Western Maryland Distinctive Scholars excel

April 29, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate

Jin is one of 12 students participating in Bishop Walsh School’s international program, Sinamericademy, which welcomes students from China to live on campus.

St. Frances Academy removes Cosby name from building

April 27, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

St. Frances Academy in Baltimore has removed the name of its community center that honored a donation made by comedian and actor Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille.

Holy Cows: Partnership in Howard County aids those in need in Baltimore City

April 25, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Part of the shrine’s acreage was leased for farming that used pesticides. Upon re-evaluating, the friars determined that the current usage was not cohesive with the message of the Franciscans on being stewards of the land.

Glyndon student wins with essay

April 25, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools

“As Americans,” Karolina wrote in her essay, “we are proud of our freedoms, we are admired for our freedoms, and we are hated for our freedoms.”

South Carroll County parish celebrates 150 years

April 18, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parishes, Western Vicariate

St. Joseph in Sykesville is celebrating 150 years. The parish has seen many changes since its cornerstone was laid in 1868.

Catholic institutions shine at Light City festival

April 12, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

The annual Light City festival began April 6 with the lighting of Neighborhood Lights, including at St. Leo the Great in Little Italy, and a “luminous” celebration at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore.

60 scholars honored at archdiocesan convocation

April 11, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Top-performing seniors from each Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore were honored for academic achievement at the 26th annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation April 10.

East Baltimore man dedicated to parish, food bank

April 11, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

Dwayne Coleman uses his free time to volunteer at St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore and the parish’s Lucielle Fitzgerald Outreach Center, which will be re-dedicated April 21 at 10 a.m.

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