After the first presidential debate, it was clear we have two of the worst candidates for president imaginable. We would be hard pressed to find individuals more unpopular than Clinton and Trump, and as the election quickly approaches, we are left wondering: what happened? Yet, this election could be a
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Benefit for Catholic education raises spirits, $800,000
The more than $800,000 expected to be raised by the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual gala for education will support 160 scholarships and more.
Celebrating a dozen years of marriage
Twelve years ago I stood in the narthex of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, wearing my white gown, impatient and excited for the day—and this new chapter of life—to begin.My father was there, and my bridesmaids—sisters and friends—along with a lovely flower girl and a handsome little ring bearer.
Monsignor Murphy, longtime Walkersville pastor, ready for active retirement
Whether it was building a new church or a stronger sense of Christian community, Monsignor Murphy poured himself into his ministry. Now, 43 years after his ordination, the 69-year-old Baltimore native has begun a retirement that keeps him as active as ever.
When I am not enough
“We are to become vessels of God’s compassionate love for others,” St. Clare of Assisi said.
NDP grad shines with swim gold at Rio Paralympics
A parishioner of St. Joseph in Cockeysville and 2013 graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, Meyers earned her first gold medal in the Paralympics with a world record in the S13 100-meter butterfly.
Amen: Jesus misses you
Eucharistic adoration at the Baltimore Basilica is in trouble. See what you can do to help – and grow closer to Christ.
Charles Osgood fondly recalls Catholic Baltimore
“Only Sister Serena could have judged your morals and grammar at the same time,” Mr. Osgood recalled.
Over one year after unrest, church’s West Baltimore effort continues
West Baltimore, with help from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and others, is doing its best to effect positive change.
Zaferes intends to kick home strong in Olympic triathlon
When Zaferes, 27, competes in the women’s triathlon Aug. 20, she’ll represent not just the United States, but a large extended family in Carroll County, one that includes an absent cousin.
Catching up with the ‘Woodstock Nun’
A six-second clip of Sister Susanne Bunn of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart flashing the peace sign at the site of the Woodstock music festival made her a cultural icon.
Phelps’ maturation includes faith
Having been blessed to cover his Olympic debut in Sydney, Australia, in 2000, and report on his unprecedented eight medals at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece, I am more than a casual observer of the athletic marvel that is Michael Phelps.It was gratifying to see Phelps swim as well