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Karen Sampson Hoffman

Karen Sampson Hoffman, a freelance writer for the Catholic Review, is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, New York, and taught journalism at the State University of New York at Fredonia.

Karen has been a community reporter in Western New York and now produces a weekly newsletter for a voluntary health agency. She lives in St. Denis, Halethorpe, with her husband and is a member of the Catholic Community at Relay.

Class of 2019: St. Mary’s Doud excelled as equestrian, advocate for immigrants

July 2, 2019
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

In addition to being the valedictorian at St. Mary’s High in Annapolis and an accomplished equestrian, Aidan Doud is active in helping immigrants adjust to the U.S.

South Washington County pastorate celebrates ‘Pentecost in the Park’

June 10, 2019
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

The three parishes of South Washington County grew closer June 9, with a community Mass and picnic.

Davidsonville parish offers ‘pampering and prayer’ for caregivers

April 1, 2019
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News

Sponsored by the Faith and Abilities ministry and supported by additional parish groups, the day brings together those who care for family members with illness or disability.

Mount de Sales graduate finds sense of community

June 21, 2017
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Schools

From her volleyball teammates to her bandmates in productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and “Oliver!,” Zoe Kreisel found her community at Mount de Sales Academy.

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