St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed? November 14, 2019By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary, Saints I hope Governor Cuomo does build a St. Cabrini statue, expressing the strength and vision of a woman who should not be dismissed easily.
Planned pro-life pregnancy center in downtown Baltimore gets boost November 14, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life A long-anticipated project to convert a dilapidated building into a pro-life pregnancy resource center right next to Planned Parenthood in downtown Baltimore is getting new life after stalling for more than a year for lack of resources.
Trust wins out over despair November 13, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom In this month dedicated to praying for the “poor souls” in purgatory, let us not forget to pray for the dying
After 50 years leading Stella Maris, Sister Karen McNally earns break November 13, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News Sister Karen McNally, a Religious Sister of Mercy who retired Sept. 27 as head of Stella Maris after giving it 50 years of service, knows the power of saying “yes.”
Seeking joy in the busyness of life November 12, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This fall has been a season of abundance. I have too many things to balance, too many competing priorities, too many problems to solve, and too many reasons not to go to sleep on time.
How to survive Thanksgiving dinner with a side of impeachment November 11, 2019By Tim Swift Filed Under: Local News, Marriage & Family Life, Mid-Atlantic Congress, News Nell Bolton suggests using the three Bs – binding, bonding and bridging – when engaging people with whom you disagree.
Black Catholic History Month – 2019 November 11, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News Black Catholic History Month was established in 1990 through the advocacy of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus.
Send your greetings to Pope Francis for his 50th priestly jubilee November 11, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Pope Francis, Archbishop William E. Lori encourages Catholics from throughout the archdiocese to contribute to a special “spiritual bouquet” that the archbishop will present to the pope in December.
National Adoption Month, the time change, a trip to First Fruits Farm, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 7, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Even before we were married, John and I had talked about adoption. But talking about adoption is not the same as deciding to adopt. Coming to that decision can be difficult, and I feel so fortunate that John and I came to it together.
Tell me a story November 7, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Stories help us incorporate memories and traditions into our family. They help us know who we are.
Ask a veteran: Military backgrounds benefit parishes, schools November 7, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic With Veterans Day Nov. 11, this installment of Positively Catholic looks at a Catholic school principal, a parish leader and a man studying to be a priest who took time to serve their country while continuing to serve God.
Loyola University Maryland enjoys record Fulbright crop November 7, 2019By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News With eight Fulbright Scholarship recipients for 2019, Loyola University Maryland has doubled its previous record for the prestigious awards.
