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Wisconsin Franciscan sisters religiously cheer on Green Bay Packers
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.
Man of Action: Matt Birk boldly embraces pro-life cause
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.
Mercy High to take on Maryvale in new chapter in girls’ basketball tradition
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.”
Religious freedom commission welcomes U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics
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.
A dog’s purpose: Canines provide emotional, physical support
Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, four-legged friends such as Carmen are on duty helping their human companions with emotional and physical assistance.
In Houston, #RallyNuns may be Astros’ secret weapon as World Series opens
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.
Online baseball exhibit pays homage to Blessed McGivney’s love of the game
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.
Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges
Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others.
Olympic champion gets hero’s welcome at Maryland Catholic school alma mater
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 […]
Morality of boxing/Flags in church?
Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands.