Archdiocese schools celebrate fine arts with unique programs January 25, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized For Baltimore Catholic schools, creating artwork, music and theater can play a key role in the intellectual and spiritual development of a student.
Women break stereotypes to encourage interreligious dialogue in violence-torn Nigeria December 1, 2023By Valentine Benjamin OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Uncategorized, World News While religion was not originally an issue linked to conflicts in the country, deeply rooted religious hostility has in recent decades created a divide between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation.
Praying for a baby on the way August 16, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Praying the Rosary on your own is a beautiful experience. But praying the Rosary in a group setting, gathered around a mother-to-be, knowing a new little life is growing inside her, is extraordinarily powerful.
A Little Birthday Reflection July 27, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Yesterday was my birthday. It wasn’t a special milestone, but every birthday feels significant to me. And every birthday offers a chance to pause and reflect on who I am, why I’m here, and how blessed I am.
Painting, sister outings, a diaper cake, and pre-birthday fun (7 Quick Takes) July 22, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized When the children are younger, you struggle with how to display their artwork because it’s all so personal and sweet. Then when they get older, it can be even harder to know what to do because their work is so beautiful.
Ukraine’s military chaplains ‘in position’ on front line, ‘ready to heal the wounds of war’ July 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian military chaplains told OSV News they’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their troops across a long front line, while readying themselves for a post-war ministry of healing throughout their nation.
The day a tractor-trailer hit my van June 4, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized The driver had been driving a tractor-trailer. He was trying to turn into a parking lot across the street to make a delivery when the flatbed ripped into the side of our van.
Court puts temporary hold on South Carolina abortion ban a day after governor signed bill May 26, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized COLUMBIA, S.C. (OSV News) — A judge put a temporary hold on South Carolina’s six-week ban on most abortions May 26, a day after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law. Judge Clifton B. Newman, an at-large judge of the South Carolina Circuit Court, said in a statement that it is his view […]
Pro-life activist acquitted in federal court finds spiritual meaning in arrest, trial February 21, 2023By Sean Gallagher OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Uncategorized, World News Mark Houck, a pro-life activist and leader of The King’s Men, a nationwide Catholic men’s ministry, stood before 1,200 Catholic men Feb. 18 at a conference at East Central High School in St. Leon in southeastern Indiana.
An open letter to Marie Kondo: Thanks for sparking my joy January 28, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Dear Marie, I’m grinning ear to ear. I hear you’ve given up on a tidy house—and that you’re happier for it.
Analysis: As GOP primary season nears, will pro-lifers embrace Trump or hold out for a new hero? January 27, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized Some pro-life activists have listed winning the White House next year among their post-Roe goals, but the 2024 Republican primary is off to a slow start, with lingering questions about how candidates will address the issue of abortion.
Brother Brian Vetter, C.F.X., dies at 79 January 19, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized While in Baltimore, Brother Brian was a teacher, coach, counselor and administrator. He was inducted into the Mount St. Joseph Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.
