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Unique customs accentuate end of school days
Many Catholic schools in the archdiocese renewed senior traditions during graduation season.
Independence Day: Political tips from Charles Carroll of Carrollton
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?
‘Esperanza’ – hope – amid immigration crisis
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.
Kentucky educator named superintendent of Catholic Schools for Archdiocese of Baltimore
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
Father John C. Moore, founding pastor of Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown, died June 24 in Adamstown. He was 83.
Graduation profile: Mount Carmel graduate speaks volumes – and not just in English
Some teens waste time on video games. Not Andrew Martini, who has used them to further his interest in foreign culture and language.
Graduation profile: St. Maria Goretti graduate is healthy, happy – and giving back
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
“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
The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg has a vision for expansion that would include a new church and prayer pathway.
Baltimore’s crisis pregnancy centers will not be forced to post government-mandated signs
“I am reminded of a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,’” Archbishop Lori said.
Archbishop Lori praises Supreme Court ruling on pregnancy centers
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 June 26 that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment.