Independence Day: Political tips from Charles Carroll of Carrollton July 4, 2018By Scott McDermott Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary What might American Catholics learn in the year 2018 from the first important Catholic politician in the English-speaking portion of the future United States?
When you have a friend in Heaven July 3, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window “Do you want these left out of the bag?” the cashier says, holding up two bottles of water. “That would be great,” I say. “We need those for the flowers. We’re stopping at the cemetery.”
‘Esperanza’ – hope – amid immigration crisis July 3, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate When employees of Esperanza Center visit with children who have been reunited with family members, they ask the children their goals. Overwhelmingly, the answer is to feel safe.
Fourteen ways my dog is like God July 2, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith I believe God created dogs so he could be with us more. He has gifted us with these marvelously loving animals, which are emotional, expressive and tail-waggingly happy, and placed them in our homes.
Kentucky educator named superintendent of Catholic Schools for Archdiocese of Baltimore July 2, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools James Sellinger, Chancellor of Education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, announced July 2 the appointment of Dr. Donna Hargens, Ed.D., as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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.
