Thea LaFond-Gadson took home the gold in the women’s triple jump during the Paris Olympics this past summer. LaFond-Gadson, who was born in Dominica, made history by winning the Caribbean island nation’s first Olympic medal.
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Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral
At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
‘Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits!’ is Paralympics takeaway for all
With Paralympic Games closing in Paris Sept. 8, more than a monthlong Olympic adventure is over. But the spirit of the Games will resonate in the French Catholic Church for much longer — thanks to the disabled who participated in church initiatives with great enthusiasm.
Kickball tournament hopes to continue fellowship among archdiocese’s young adults
For the third straight year, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will host a kickball tournament for adults ages 18-35 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.
Tragic death of NHL star, brother leaves family, friends, fans with unspeakable grief
As family, friends, teammates, coaches, media, acquaintances and even strangers struggled mightily to make sense of the devastating tragedy Aug. 29 that took the lives of National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, no expression adequately conveyed the sense of loss that tore apart the fabric of a popular, much-loved family with deep Catholic roots.
St. Frances athletes ‘put in the work’ for potential NFL careers
St. Frances Academy has nine former players, including seven rookies, trying to make a roster in the National Football League.
Olympic bell will ring inside newly rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral during every Mass
During the Paris Olympic Games, track and field champions rang the bronze bell located close to the finish line at Saint-Denis’ Stade de France. In December, that same bell will ring in the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral during the most sacred part of the Mass.
Radio Interview: Baltimore sportscaster reflects on his career and Catholic faith
Retired Baltimore sportscaster Mark Viviano, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, spoke with George Matysek about his career and his decision to leave it behind.
As Paris wraps Olympics with pride, bishop says church’s Holy Games equally successful
Paris wrapped its Olympic Games bursting with pride, closing the Games at Stade de France — a more traditional setting than the Seine River, where the opening ceremony took place.
Faith helps Olympic weightlifter from Indiana take an unexpected path to Paris
Mary Theisen-Lappen could never have planned out her own path to the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Olympian alumnae trio from Maryland Catholic high school makes swimming history in Paris
The Olympian alumnae trio from a Catholic high school in suburban Washington achieved greatness and made history during their swimming events at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Church lauds Filipino gymnast’s double Olympic gold
A church official in the Philippines has joined others to celebrate a historic double gold that gymnast Carlos Yulo won at the Paris Olympics.