RADIO INTERVIEW: Resurrecting spiritual classics May 1, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview The Catholic Review talks with Father Robert Nixon about how he goes about translating spiritual classics and we take a closer look at one of his recently completed translations, a book by Thomas A Kempis called “Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity.”
Over the pope’s shoulder: An ‘explosion’ of spirituality in bronze April 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Through five pontificates, popes have instructed the faithful at their weekly general audiences, condemned war, called for peace and even celebrated birthdays in the Vatican audience hall under the gaze of a giant bronze sculpture of Jesus.
Vatican revives centuries’ old school for young artisans April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The school offers three specialized programs: woodworking; masonry and decorative and ornamental plastering; and stonework and carving.
Two potential Black Catholic saints inspire audiences through theatrical productions April 22, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Father Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) and Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman (1937-1990) both endured and triumphed against the sin of racism in their own eras and in the Catholic Church, offering future generations of every race a timeless legacy of what it means to live in the freedom of following Jesus Christ.
Late young Catholic artist’s evangelizing mission seen in newly dedicated college chapel overlooking Shenandoah Valley April 18, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Christ the King Chapel is a living testament to the sublime aesthetics of traditional ecclesial art — 114 stained-glass windows and a dozen pealing bells, intricate stone and woodwork, sophisticated masonry and painting and a gloriously thunderous 2,850 pipe organ.
Notre Dame cathedral was on fire four years ago; here is what’s happening now April 17, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Notre Dame Cathedral will get its spire back by the end of 2023, more than four years after it was devastated by a fire.
Junk into Funk: NDP students design eco-friendly fashion April 4, 2023By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools NDP’s annual “Claire Wagonhurst Project Greenway” for the all-girls high school, complete with spotlights and a runway, provided students with the opportunity to explore “haute couture” in a creative, artistic and environmentally friendly way.
Movie Review: With ‘The Journey’ Bocelli gives us a Holy Week treat March 30, 2023By Andrew Petiprin OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Movie & Television Reviews For established fans of Andrea Bocelli and the artists with whom he travels and performs, the film will be a welcome treat for Holy Week.
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to host world premiere of Passion setting March 27, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland will host the world premiere of a musical setting of the exact text of St. John’s Passion narrative during a special 7 p.m. concert March 31.
Franciscans in Holy Land advance next phase of Jerusalem’s Terra Sancta Museum March 18, 2023By Tom Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Objects cared for by the Franciscans in the Holy Land, including a collection of 13 church bells discovered hidden in Bethlehem and dating back to the Middle Ages, have traveled to some of the great museums of the world.
Theater program hits new highs at Immaculate Conception March 15, 2023By Robyn Barberry Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The cast and crew of 50 Immaculate Conception students from grades four to eight has been preparing for “Oliver! JR” since September – and it shows.
Leap of faith: Jesuit priest is a master of Irish song and dance March 8, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News Irish dance is both individual and communal, Father Frain said, much like the practice of the Catholic faith.
