Field trip fun at the Maryland Historical Society, Grandma’s mashed potatoes, birthday Legos, and a moving art exhibit (7 Quick Takes) November 16, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This week I tagged along on a fourth-grade trip to the Maryland Historical Society.
Nearly 40 U.S. dioceses sign up to participate in #GivingTuesday Dec. 3 November 15, 2019By Julie Asher Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Local News, News Thirty-nine U.S. archdioceses and dioceses plan to participate in this year’s #iGiveCatholic online giving day Dec. 3 to raise funds for 3,600 Catholic organizations.
“Mom, don’t wave at me” November 14, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Weekday mornings are a chaotic whirlwind of packing lunches and serving breakfast and making sure the right child has the right trumpet on the right day.
A year ahead of election, breathe deeply November 14, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary Christopher Gunty offers five strategies to get through this election cycle without destroying our democracy.
Remarks of Professor James O’Hara November 14, 2019By James O'Hara Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Erasmus called Thomas “the only genius in England.” Samuel Johnson said, “he was the person of greatest virtue these islands ever produced.”
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.
