A home for generation woke November 19, 2019By Katie Prejean McGrady Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary No generation is perfect, each facing unique challenges, each having distinct personality and peculiarities that others mock and question. But, millennials seem to carry the ire of everyone.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace Nov. 20 November 19, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace Nov. 20 at St. Ann Catholic Church.
Turkey Bowl hits 100: Calvert Hall-Loyola Blakefield more than a just game November 19, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Turkey Bowl The football teams from Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola Blakefield meet for the 100th time Thanksgiving Day, but when it comes to the pomp and circumstance preceding the Turkey Bowl, collaboration trumps territorial tendencies.
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.”
