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.
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Growing legacy of faith, service at Clarksville school
Three educators in particular underscore the combination of innovation and tradition that made St. Louis School repeat as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Furry friends encourage reading in Carroll County
St. John School and Parish kicked off Catholic Schools Week with the help of some furry friends.
Frederick student inspires with her artwork, determination
“Nothing has stopped this kid – she does everything.”
St. John’s Catholic Prep graduates eligible for guaranteed admission at Mount St. Mary’s University
Graduates from St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown will have guaranteed seats – and scholarships – at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg.
Ellicott City parish hosts Cold Weather Shelter for Howard County’s homeless population
St. Paul Church in Ellicott City hosted its annual Cold Weather Shelter outreach to those in need in Howard County Jan. 2-8.
Father Donaghy served as Ellicott City pastor, dean of seminary
Father Donaghy’s time at St. Paul included considerable improvements to its worship space. Restoration of the interior of its church, which dates to 1838, was completed in 1992, the year he arrived. Father Donaghy then oversaw an expansion of the worship space, which was rededicated in 2001.
‘Saintly man’ of Cumberland dies after life of service
“He had a very deep faith, but it wasn’t a showy kind of faith,” said Capuchin Franciscan Father Gregory Chervenak, pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains. “He was very unassuming and never, ever drew attention to himself.
Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.
Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78
“He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”
Choir from St. John in Westminster heads to Carnegie Hall
“We’re a little parish choir in Westminster, invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,” said Regina McCurdy, director of liturgical music for the largest parish in Carroll County. “This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”
Mount St. Mary’s students participate in Hunger Dinner
Students at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg learned first-hand about hunger and social justice.