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RADIO INTERVIEW: The Good Life Method
What are the answers to the big questions of happiness, faith and meaning? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with philosophers Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., about their new book, “The Good Life Method.”
Rally speakers confident about abortion law changes but see work ahead
Speakers at the annual March for Life on Washington’s National Mall Jan. 21 spoke of a likely tipping point in the current protest against legalized abortions in the United States, but they also urged the crowd to remain vigilant in their advocacy and support for the pro-life movement.
Archbishop Lori urges Catholics to pray, work for day when every life is protected in law
The Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion “is a response of love for both mothers and their children in the womb,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee in a statement issued to mark the Jan. 22 anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision making abortion legal in all 50 states.
Archbishop Lori: Church, its people stand ready to help expectant mothers
The Catholic Church and its people stand ready not only to help expectant mothers bring their pregnancies to term but to assist women who have had abortions, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Legacy of Western Maryland’s Catholic high schools lives on
Five small Catholic high schools in Western Maryland no longer exist, but a group of dedicated alumni are helping keep their legacy strong at Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland.
Sister M. Celeste Parry dies at 94
Sister Celeste taught at St. Bernardine School in Baltimore from 1956 to 1959. She also had assignments in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and the Archdiocese of Washington.
Knights of Columbus recognized for pro-life ministry during ‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass
The Archdiocese of Baltimore recognized the Knights of Columbus for their ongoing ministry in support of the pro-life cause during the annual Life is Beautiful Mass Jan. 16 at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Archbishop Lori helps lead forum for youth justice reform in Maryland
Archbishop William E. Lori joined a Jan. 12 panel in a spirited discussion on ways to reform Maryland’s youth justice system on the first day of the state’s annual General Assembly session.
Racial Justice Circle, Mass and rally among Martin Luther King Jr. Day event highlights
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebrated Jan. 17, the following events will be offered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Celebrations begin Jan. 15, running through Jan. 17, with both in-person and virtual options.
Calvert Hall Announces $2.3 million commitment to Creighton Family Scholarship
Calvert Hall College High School in Towson announced that it has received a $2.3 million commitment to establish the Creighton Family Scholarship.