SPORTS news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSportsUncategorized Maryvale indoor track enjoys quite a run of success; Lions win fifth IAAM title in past six seasons Gerry JacksonJanuary 26, 20224 min read Maryvale Prep’s team depth is what carried it to the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland championship Jan. 17. It was the Lions’ fifth title in the past six seasons that the event has been contested. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Wisconsin Franciscan sisters religiously cheer on Green Bay Packers Catholic News ServiceJanuary 21, 20225 min read On the second floor of the Motherhouse to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, the sisters gather in a spacious lounge to regularly watch their beloved Green Bay Packers play. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeSportsYear of St. Joseph Man of Action: Matt Birk boldly embraces pro-life cause George P. Matysek Jr.December 22, 20216 min read Matt Birk is best known as the hardworking center who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Superbowl in 2013. He’s also a devoted Catholic, father of eight and a champion of the pro-life cause. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Mercy High to take on Maryvale in new chapter in girls’ basketball tradition Catholic Review StaffDecember 10, 20212 min read Mercy High School in Baltimore and Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville announced Dec. 10 they will begin a new tradition in girls basketball Feb. 25 when the two all-girls schools compete in “The Classic.” FeatureNewsOlympicsReligious FreedomSportsWorld News Religious freedom commission welcomes U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics Catholic News ServiceDecember 7, 20214 min read The Biden administration’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing sends “a strong and unequivocal message” to the Chinese government that its persecution of religious minorities will not be tolerated, said the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports A dog’s purpose: Canines provide emotional, physical support Kevin J. ParksNovember 29, 20216 min read Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, four-legged friends such as Carmen are on duty helping their human companions with emotional and physical assistance. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News In Houston, #RallyNuns may be Astros’ secret weapon as World Series opens James RamosOctober 27, 20214 min read Dubbed the “Rally Nuns,” the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province, a growing congregation of Vietnamese consecrated women religious in Houston, became a viral sensation when they filled the rows of Minute Maid Park for two games of the American League Championship Series in Houston in late October. FeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsSportsWorld News Online baseball exhibit pays homage to Blessed McGivney’s love of the game Catholic News ServiceOctober 18, 20213 min read The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven has opened an online exhibition centering on the Knights of Columbus connection with baseball, which spans almost a century and a half. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges Todd KarpovichSeptember 30, 20215 min read Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Olympic champion gets hero’s welcome at Maryland Catholic school alma mater Maureen BoyleSeptember 22, 20217 min read BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) — For three-time Olympian Katie Ledecky, her incredible journey to winning four more Olympic medals at the Summer Games in Tokyo began many years ago and winds through several roads. Among them are two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, a few area pools and the tight-knit community of her Bethesda […] Previous 1 … 16 17 18 … 29 Next