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June 13, 2013

Catholic Review Column: Nun’s Ministry Lives on Even in Death

Last week, I was privileged to preside, along with Bishop John Ricard, Bishop Emeritus of Pensacola-Tallahassee and former Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, at a moving and historic ceremony marking the transfer of the mortal remains of Servant of God, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, from New Cathedral Cemetery, where...
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Rags, Viv and the woman who led me to St. Francis of Assisi

Why do you go to a particular church? Maybe it’s for convenience or old time’s sake, but sometimes we are recruited. I was reminded of that May 25, at the funeral of Sharon Bialek at the Shrine of the Little Flower on Belair Road. I had visited the church previously,
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Weekly Wonder Toy: My Little Prayer Buddy

My cousin, Kathy, bought Frank an awesome birthday present, “My Little Prayer Buddy.” He’s a stuffed lamb about the size of a large rabbit, covered in tufted velour fleece, with brightly colored ears and legs.  When you push his front foot, a sweet little voice recites one of three prayers, “Our Father,” “Hail
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Nun’s ministry lives on even in death

Last week, I was privileged to preside, along with Bishop John H. Ricard, bishop emeritus of Pensacola-Tallahassee and former auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, at a moving and historic ceremony marking the transfer of the mortal remains of Servant of God, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, from New Cathedral Cemetery,...
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Put a -30- on the Printers’ Mass

In 1986, less than a generation after it had enjoyed the highest newspaper circulation in Baltimore, The News American went out of business.
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Catholic high school graduates use knowledge to change the world

The Catholic Review congratulates the 2,357 graduating seniors from the 20 Catholic high schools in the archdiocese.
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Movie Review: Man of Steel

“Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder’s take on the familiar narrative of Superman has the makings of an engaging drama.
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The Crying Game

Puzzles and video games can be fun, but parenting is the ultimate challenge.Your object: to raise a happy, healthy child of sound moral character. It sounds simple enough. But, just when you think you’ve mastered one level, you’ve entered another chaotic stage, seemingly harder than the one before. You try
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