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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.

Elkridge church welcomes ‘trunk-or-treaters’

October 29, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

“Our goal is to get younger families involved in the church,” said Laurie Kaplan, one of the family ministry coordinators. “There’s just so many families with young kids – it’s just nice to bring them into the faith.”

Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See addresses locals at Red Mass

October 26, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

For Mary Ann Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University and former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, receiving an award named for St. Thomas More was more than solely an honor.

Thurmont parishioners provide ‘joyful witness’ at Colorfest

October 19, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News

On the second full weekend in October, the town of Thurmont transforms to welcome autumn visitors. The 55th annual Catoctin Colorfest, one of the largest outdoor craft shows in the East, drew an estimated 100,000 Oct. 13-14.

Esperanza Center opens in temporary location after fire

October 15, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News

A month after a neighboring fire displaced Esperanza Center, a program of Catholic Charities, its outreaches continue to operate just around the corner out of Assisi House at St. Patrick in Fells Point.

Students learn about Blessed Virgin Mary at Rosary Congress

October 11, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized

Approximately 350 students gathered at the Baltimore Basilica Oct. 10 to learn about Our Lady of Fatima, pray the rosary and tour America’s first cathedral as part of the archdiocesan Rosary Congress.

Church of the Annunciation celebrates golden jubilee

October 7, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News

Cardinal Lawrence Shehan appointed Father A. Leo Abendschoen as founding pastor of Church of the Annunciation June 8, 1968, in response to rapid growth in northeastern Baltimore City and the surrounding Baltimore County.

St. Isaac Jogues Parish marks 50 years

October 5, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News

Parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues in Carney have been celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary with bus trips and anniversary apparel.

Half-century of service: Franciscan Center offers dignity, respect and a listening ear

October 4, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

The Franciscan Center’s most robust outreach is a meal program. In fiscal year 2018, nearly 300,000 meals were distributed through the hot, healthy lunch and dinner programs, and emergency grocery bags. Lunches are offered on weekdays, and dinners on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Frederick County father honored for dedication to Catholic schools

October 3, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate

Bill Ballantyne was honored Oct. 2 at Ceresville Mansion in Frederick as the 2018 John McElroy Award winner by the Friends of Catholic Education, an independent organization which provides scholarships and tuition assistance for Catholic schools in Frederick County.

Ties to Romero: Cockeysville parishioners reminisce, prepare for Blessed Romero’s canonization

October 2, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News

St. Joseph is among the parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a strong Hispanic presence that have great anticipation of the Oct. 15 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero, who is to become the first saint from El Salvador.

Cumberland parishioner strengthens faith on mission trip

September 20, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, Missions, News, Western Vicariate

Micah Bruser’s faith was rejuvenated during a recent mission trip to Haiti.

Inaugural Faith Fest attracts 2,000 to Harford County

September 18, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video

The inaugural Faith Fest in Harford County featured opportunities for worship, along with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities culminating in a colorful fireworks display.

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