Pearls amid junk September 3, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom When you look at infinite space and countless solar systems and stars and galaxies, we’re part of a creation that is truly worthy of God.
“Raven” about a wish that came true September 1, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window When you’re counting down to an event, it seems to take forever to get there. And then all of a sudden, it’s time! And you’re there! And it’s all happening in a wonderful rush.
When hard conversations have to happen September 1, 2018By Laura Kelly Fanucci Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Guest Commentary For children’s sake, for our church’s sake, for the sake of our own souls, we cannot choose the easy way out and avoid what is difficult to say or do.
Archbishop Lori meets with priests to hear concerns, offer support August 31, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori met with more than 100 priests Aug. 28 at St. Margaret in Bel Air to offer his support and to listen to their concerns approximately two weeks after the release of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse.
How we are squeezing every last ounce of summer out of this vacation (7 Quick Takes) August 31, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window ~1~ Summer vacation is ending. It’s time I acknowledged that. I like to take off the last week of August to help get our sons ready for the school year. But somehow, with school starting on Tuesday, I realize that our school supplies are only 95 percent together, the summer writing assignments are not complete, […]
New superintendent excited about ‘Year of Service’ August 31, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Encouraging students to reach out to others through community service has always been a critical part of Catholic education. This year, however, helping others is getting even more attention as the Archdiocese of Baltimore has declared the 2018-19 school year a “Year of Service.”
Educators gather for Catholic schools convocation in Timonium August 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Educators gathered at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium for the eighth-annual convocation to kick off the 2018-19 year.
‘The Hiding Place’ August 30, 2018By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey Who inspires you? Who gives you hope? Read about a favorite saint or hero of history, and have faith.
No limits for No Boundaries, recognized by Pax Christi International, CCHD August 30, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Kelly serves on the executive committee of St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V Parish, and is chief executive officer of No Boundaries, an 8-year-old nonprofit that has grown from an organizer of block parties into an advocate for education, health, recovery and safety, as well as accountability among police and public officials.
Should Jesus be in the picture? August 30, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith How much better would our lives be if Jesus was always in the picture?
The Butterfly Effect: Remembering Mrs. Pesa August 30, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Every year, during our back-to-school liturgies, I scan the pews and say a prayer of gratitude and a petition for a successful school year for each of my colleagues. This year my task was more difficult because as I scanned the congregation, I was forced to recognize that one of us wasn’t there and never would be again.
Poignant artwork on display at Faith Fest August 29, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News Musical acts, a zipline, a dunk-a-seminarian booth and fireworks are among the attractions at the first Faith Fest, a Sept. 16 festival sponsored by the parishes of Harford County.
