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Minidoc reveals ex-prisoner’s journey from life sentence to Catholic restorative justice advocate
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Minidoc reveals ex-prisoner’s journey from life sentence to Catholic restorative justice advocate

Kate ScanlonSeptember 15, 20234 min read
Catholics Mobilizing Network released a new minidocumentary Sept. 13 highlighting the story of Felix Rosado, a former prisoner who is co-founder and co-coordinator of Let’s Circle Up, a restorative justice project based at the state prison in Graterford, Pa.
Pope meets award-winning actor, director of film on migrants
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Pope meets award-winning actor, director of film on migrants

Carol GlatzSeptember 15, 20232 min read
Pope Francis met with the Italian film director, Senegalese actors and other crew members of a new film based on a true story of two young men’s treacherous journey from Dakar to Italy.
Videogame Review: ‘Stray Gods: The Role-Playing Musical’
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Videogame Review: ‘Stray Gods: The Role-Playing Musical’

Adele Chapline SmithSeptember 14, 20233 min read
Greek mythology continues to fascinate both the producers and consumers of modern-day entertainment. Its many tales and characters seem perpetually fresh, and their re-use tethers us to a rich literary past. Gamers will find a case in point in “Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical” (Humble).
Priest feels ‘seeds’ of faith ‘were planted’ during filming of Flannery O’Connor movie
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Priest feels ‘seeds’ of faith ‘were planted’ during filming of Flannery O’Connor movie

Ruby ThomasSeptember 13, 20235 min read
“Wildcat” — directed by actor Ethan Hawke and starring his daughter Maya Hawke — takes a look at the life of Catholic author Flannery O’Connor as she tried to publish her first book in the 1950s.
‘Safe Haven for Newborns’ founder honored for Catholic faith, legacy saving infants
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‘Safe Haven for Newborns’ founder honored for Catholic faith, legacy saving infants

Laura DodsonSeptember 13, 20237 min read
Nick Silverio had founded the Gloria M. Silverio Foundation and the nonprofit’s program, A Safe Haven for Newborns, in memory of his wife of 32 years who was killed in a car accident Dec. 7, 1999.
Movie Review: ‘The Nun II’
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Movie Review: ‘The Nun II’

Kurt JensenSeptember 7, 20233 min read
If jump-scares were an Olympic competition, director Michael Chaves’ horror sequel “The Nun II” (Warner Bros.) would undoubtedly be festooned with gold medals.
Archdiocese of Baltimore continues sponsorship of HBCU Week on Maryland Public Television
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Archdiocese of Baltimore continues sponsorship of HBCU Week on Maryland Public Television

Gerry JacksonAugust 31, 20235 min read
For the second straight year, the archdiocese and MPT will support programming that celebrates the history, culture and innovations of HBCUs in the area and across the nation. HBCU Week on MPT begins Sept. 4 and airs through Sept. 10. 
Videogame Review: ‘Bramble: The Mountain King’
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Videogame Review: ‘Bramble: The Mountain King’

Adele Chapline SmithAugust 31, 20233 min read
Some fairy tales have a dark side and are thus better suited to grown-ups than to kids. The narrative that unfolds in “Bramble: The Mountain King” (Merge) is one example of this.
Movie Review: ‘The Equalizer 3’
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Movie Review: ‘The Equalizer 3’

John MulderigAugust 31, 20233 min read
In their latest big-screen variation on the eponymous CBS-TV series starring Edward Woodward that ran for four seasons beginning in 1985, screenwriter Richard Wenk and director Antoine Fuqua have a few things going for them.
Movie Review: ‘The Hill’
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Movie Review: ‘The Hill’

John MulderigAugust 30, 20232 min read
The tale of Texan Rickey Hill’s against-the-odds struggle to become a major league baseball player should, potentially, make for an engaging film.
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