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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.

Father Muller, oldest priest in the archdiocese, dies after 70 years as a priest

April 5, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Father Muller ministered as a chaplain in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1970 to his retirement in 1989. 

Chrism Mass includes renewal of commitments, distribution of holy oils

March 27, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video

More than 24 gallons of oil were distributed to parishes and other Catholic institutions at the archdiocesan chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland March 26.

Father Kennard Muller, founding pastor of Edgewood parish, dies

March 22, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Father Kennard Muller, the founding pastor of Prince of Peace in Edgewood, died at 84. He spent his final years in residence at St. Ignatius in Hickory, where he was known for being a confessor and for dining out with members of the community.

Schools, parishes focus on prevention, detection to keep safe

March 22, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Schools and parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are evaluating emergency plans and best practices.

The day I thought a shooter was on campus

March 14, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

In a split second, the place that we called home could have become one in a list of many: Sandy Hook, Oklahoma City, Columbine, the World Trade Center, the Boston Marathon and now Parkland. It only takes one person with malicious intent to uproot and destroy lives.

Maryvale joins other Catholic schools in honoring victims of gun violence

March 14, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Silently and reverently, students from Maryvale Preparatory School pressed red flags into the ground outside their school as the names of victims of last month’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla., were read during a March 14 prayer service.

Marylanders march for life in Annapolis

March 13, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Video

In the midst of a wintry mix and cold temperatures, faithful Marylanders marched in Annapolis for the state’s March for Life March 12.

Baltimore seminarians spend break serving in Guatemala

March 9, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Men, Ministry, Missions, News, Vocations, World News

The seminarians ranged from pre-theology to those in their temporary diaconate year. They worked alongside the native people in many projects.

Pro-life advocates to march on Annapolis

March 8, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life

It will begin with a youth rally, from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Religious men and women a ‘firm foundation’ for Baltimore Archdiocese

March 6, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Archbishop Lori said that the local church cannot thrive without men and women in consecrated life, whose impact is felt throughout the archdiocese. They were celebrated and honored on the World Day for Consecrated Life March 3.

Social Ministry Convocation promotes justice and mercy

March 5, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice

The four-word theme of the 39th annual Social Ministry Convocation summarized the mission of its attendees: Justice and Mercy: Now!

Come home for Lent

March 1, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Lenten Resources, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments

Here are some ways you can make the most of this Lenten season.

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