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Capuchin Franciscans honor Blessed Solanus Casey in Baltimore

November 28, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

Eight days after Father Solanus Casey was beatified in Detroit, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass honoring the Capuchin Franciscan Friar at St. Ambrose in Park Heights Nov. 26.

Charter, training still aim to protect children

November 27, 2017
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

Recent attention on sexual misconduct in Hollywood and politics has highlighted concerns and pain that the Catholic Church has been addressing for decades.

Having a few laughs while designing the family Christmas card

November 27, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

It’s one of the most stressful and exciting aspects of the Christmas season: creating our family Christmas card.

Names & Numbers: Young people reach out to those in need

November 25, 2017
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News, Schools

The latest edition of Names & Numbers includes highlights from schools and the work of young people across the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Thanksgiving leftovers with plenty of gratitude: 7 Quick Tastes

November 24, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

It was all fun, and there is leftover pie for today. What more can anyone expect from Thanksgiving?

Calvert Hall takes its fourth straight Turkey Bowl, 27-6, over Loyola Blakefield

November 23, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

A seasoned Calvert Hall football team was not about to let its seniors conclude their high school careers with anything less than another victory over Loyola Blakefield.

Being thankful even when it’s difficult

November 22, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Feature, Open Window

It’s easy to be grateful in the happy moments, when the turkey and stuffing are on the table and a fresh pumpkin pie awaits. But can we also be grateful in the sadder times?

Baltimore pilgrims to NCYC find a young church alive and well

November 22, 2017
By Alexandra Danter
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs

The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at the national youth gathering Nov. 16-18, with nearly 250 people from 27 parishes traveling to the event.

What is sex for?

November 22, 2017
By Richard Doerflinger
Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary

The root problem here is a self-centered notion of freedom that “frees” individuals from respecting others, if such respect would get in the way of their own pleasure.