Father John Moore, founding pastor of Holy Family in Middletown, dies July 2, 2018By 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.
Sports offer more than competition July 1, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Sports are a bridge to new experiences, to unfamiliar faces, and can unite young people to each other in a unique and powerful way.
Graduation profile: Mount Carmel graduate speaks volumes – and not just in English July 1, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Some teens waste time on video games. Not Andrew Martini, who has used them to further his interest in foreign culture and language.
Getting our classic arcade on like Donkey Kong June 30, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Although I grew up way back in the 1900s, as my children like to say, I often feel I failed to absorb much of the pop culture of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. And arcade games are definitely on that list.
Graduation profile: St. Maria Goretti graduate is healthy, happy – and giving back June 30, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Abby Theis departed St. Maria Goretti High School with top grades – and more than 300 hours of service. What’s more, she did all that after struggling through her freshman year while undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Catholics remember, mourn victims killed in Capital Gazette shootings June 29, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News “We pray for the eternal rest of those who died,” Archbishop Lori said. “We also pray for their families, friends and colleagues in journalism who mourn their loss.”
National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg shares vision for growth June 29, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg has a vision for expansion that would include a new church and prayer pathway.
Praying after tragedy and remembering moments from our week (7 Quick Takes) June 29, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Please join me in praying for all those affected by the tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette.
Baltimore’s crisis pregnancy centers will not be forced to post government-mandated signs June 28, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News “I am reminded of a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,’” Archbishop Lori said.
‘You are precious; I love you’ June 28, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary We cannot simply say, “Have a nice day,” to someone who is clinically depressed, and expect that to change his or her situation. But we can learn to identify warning signs (see box) and get help for those who are hurting.
Embrace the fullness this summer June 27, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Summer doesn’t always match the picture-perfect image of summer in my mind. Often, instead, it’s full of dripping popsicles, scraped knees, and overtired children who are up way too late giggling under the covers. But it’s full. And there is a richness to that.
Can a marriage survive when the air conditioner breaks? June 27, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith A hot day without air conditioning helps keep things in perspective.
