Fresh chocolate chip cookies, Groundhog Day, potato peeling, fun at the office, and more (7 Quick Takes) February 1, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Last weekend when I made chocolate chip cookies, I made a big double batch and ended up with way too many.
A boy and his dog February 1, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom I think it’s fair to say that my dog saved my life. I would come home from grade school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex. Our little apartment was empty. My father was absent. My mother was working. My older brother and sisters were either in school or at work. But my dog, King, was there.
Grad returns to St. Margaret to give thanks – and give back – to Casey Cares February 1, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Calvert Hall sophomore was a kindergartner at St. Margaret School when he was diagnosed with cancer, a travail made easier by the Casey Cares Foundation.
Carroll County’s Catholic school provides well-rounded education January 31, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori made it to Carroll County’s only Catholic school Jan. 31 to visit the students of St. John School after a snowy morning cancelled his trip to the recently merged St. Michael-St. Clement School in Overlea the day before.
Sister M. Macrina Stermec dies at 95 January 31, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate A funeral Mass for Ursuline Sister of Louisville M. Macrina Stermec, a former teacher at St. Mary School in Cumberland, was offered Jan. 29 at the Ursuline Motherhouse in Louisville, Ky. Sister Macrina died Jan. 25. She was 95.
IND, Mercy seniors bring different perspectives to their final installment of ‘The Game’ January 31, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy High School are gearing up for “The Game” Feb. 2, when they will play their 52nd annual basketball showcase at Towson University’s SECU Arena.
St. John Regional Catholic School stays fresh, thanks to STEM January 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. John Regional Catholic School didn’t rest on its laurels after being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2009. The pre-K-8 school in Frederick County kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in STEM.
Amen: Boring in eye of beholder January 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Western Vicariate When we choose to stay in our own little world, it’s not because we are hateful or uneducated or racist. Some like the hustle, bustle and skyline. I’ll take the calm, rolling hills and serenity.
Emma’s Tea Spot: Worth a Stop January 30, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional My best friend Shannon of 30 years invited me to share a cup (or two) of tea with her at a new little place called Emma’s Tea Spot, which is situated in the thriving community of Hamilton at the corner of Harford Road and Hamilton Avenue. She made us an appointment for 3 at 11 […]
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments January 30, 2018By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Appointments, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the latest clergy appointments, which include a change in the vocations office.
Celebrating the small victories of an ordinary workday January 29, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window In life, it’s the little moments that add up to the big ones. The small wins become the larger ones.
Severna Park parish and school grow with new building January 29, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Video St. John the Evangelist Parish and School in Severna Park have grown with the opening of a shared 14,600-square-foot Parish Activities Center.