A compassionate, Christian reflection on the death of Hugh Hefner September 28, 2017By Christopher West Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary The headlines of the secular media announcing Hugh Hefner’s death are hailing him as a pioneer of free speech and sexual liberation. What should Christians think of the passing of one of the pioneers of the pornographic revolution?
Discerning the spirits September 28, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary In our rights-oriented society, “discrimination” is the worst accusation we can bring against someone. So it is important to explain what we mean by it.
Wrap mother-to-be in prayer September 28, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Instead of baby showers, Rita Buettner has been throwing prayer gatherings for friends and relatives who are awaiting the arrival of their babies.
Four Archdiocese of Baltimore schools earn National Blue Ribbon status September 28, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Blue Ribbon, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video St. John the Evangelist School in Long Green Valley and St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown received the distinction for the first time. St. Louis School in Clarksville and St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick were honored for a second time.
Curley soccer takes Reif Alumni Cup back from Calvert Hall September 28, 2017By Jeff Seidel Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Video “It’s a game that’s special for me because my freshman and sophomore year (we) lost it,” said Dragisics, who scored out what turned out to be the winning goal in the 39th minute
Knights mobilize to aid Iraqi Christian refugees September 28, 2017By Brendan Reynolds Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News The Knights of Columbus in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have joined a national effort to prioritize funding for the reconstruction and resettlement of Karamdes, a devastated Christian town in northern Iraq which was liberated from ISIS late last year.
Archbishop Lori announces statewide Maryland task force on racism September 27, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, the chairman of the Maryland Catholic Conference, announced Sept. 27 the creation of a statewide task force on racism.
Question Corner: How often to anoint?/ Baptismal sponsors unsuitable September 26, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about how often one can be anointing and improper sponsors for baptism.
Our lucky 13th wedding anniversary September 25, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window How do you celebrate 13 years of marriage?
St. Alphonsus Shrine entrusted to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter September 25, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parishes, Urban Vicariate, Worship & Sacraments “It’s a real pleasure and a real joy to be able to offer Mass in such a historic, beautiful church,” said Father Kiefer, a former Army captain who was deployed to Mogadishu in Somalia and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace Sept. 27 September 25, 2017By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Urban Vicariate Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace Sept. 27 at St. Francis Xavier, 1501 E. Oliver Street, in East Baltimore.
A Moving Story, Part 3: Moving Day September 25, 2017By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Robyn Barberry continues her “moving saga” in part three of her blog series.
