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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.

Loyola graduate students engage children in summer reading program

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

More than 50 children registered – free of charge – for daily one-on-one or small group sessions from June 27 to July 27. The weekday hour-long sessions, under the umbrella of Loyola Clinical Centers

Names & Numbers: Schools embrace environment; ‘Men in Black’ winners on basketball court

July 18, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The latest installment of Names and Numbers features schools embracing to the environment, honors for a Baltimore hospital leader, musicians from a local high school and more.

Cristo Rey graduate stands for social justice

July 10, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Social Justice

Thirteen years after immigrating to the United States from Honduras, Riccy Amador left her mark in Baltimore as a leader in social justice awareness. 

Graduation profile: Former Seton Keough student thrived at IND

July 7, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Ryann Cooper found success at The Seton Keough High School and the Institute of Notre Dame, both in Baltimore.

Unique customs accentuate end of school days

July 5, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Many Catholic schools in the archdiocese renewed senior traditions during graduation season.

‘Esperanza’ – hope – amid immigration crisis

July 3, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

When employees of Esperanza Center visit with children who have been reunited with family members, they ask the children their goals. Overwhelmingly, the answer is to feel safe.

Father John Moore, founding pastor of Holy Family in Middletown, dies

July 2, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Father John C. Moore, founding pastor of Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown, died June 24 in Adamstown. He was 83.

Deaf community enjoys Mass with Archbishop Lori and deaf priest

June 26, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Deaf Ministry, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

“What I cannot say with my hands, allow me to say with my heart,” Archbishop Lori said, as he began his homily, which was interpreted into ASL.

Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 24, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Fathers William Keown, John Martínez and John Streifel in an ancient liturgical rite that lasted approximately two hours.

Highlandtown parishioner, 99, recalls life of the carnival

June 21, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

A 99-year-old parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown remembers parish carnivals from 90 years ago.

Sister Catherine Phelps, longtime leader of Trinity School, dies

June 19, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools

Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Catherine Phelps died unexpectedly June 15. A Baltimore native, she served as head of Trinity School for 47 years, twice leading it National Blue Ribbon recognition.

Ghana’s Cardinal Turkson appreciates significance of Baltimore 

June 17, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, Video

Cardinal Turkson is considered by some to be a potential successor to Pope Francis, and his visit attracted faithful from across Charm City to the basilica.

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