Next stop: Gotcha Day celebration on the light rail

Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of the day we met our younger son, so we told him he could plan his day. He took that role seriously.Daniel had announced we were taking the light rail to Gettysburg, but the light rail doesn’t run to Gettysburg, and he didn’t want to drive.Next he
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Christian educators say Israeli policies could force school closures

Dozens of Christian schools in Israel could be shutting their doors this school year, but a Catholic priest is hoping a meeting with officials can avoid that.
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Town in France that educated Carrolls reaches out to Baltimore

Saint-Omer officials make visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Popemobile shipped to U.S. ahead of pope’s arrival

More than a month before Pope Francis was scheduled to arrive in the United States, his ride landed on U.S. shores.
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Why I’m crying as our child starts kindergarten

As our little boy walks into school to start kindergarten today, I’ll have tears in my eyes.It’s not just that I want to hold onto our baby a little longer.I’m crying because I worry that I should have prepared him better for the challenges and questions that come with starting
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Cuban church officials say they need Pope Francis, ‘missionary of mercy’

Ever since Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba was announced, Cuban church officials have billed him as the “missionary of mercy.”
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One court OKs stay for Little Sisters; another says no to religious agencies

Two federal appeals courts acted Aug. 21 in cases related to the contraceptive mandate for employee health insurance.
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Korean siblings learn from, educate their high school peers here

Many things struck Cathy Kwon about her new life in the U.S. – and questioned whether or not she would be able to fit in.
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Reputed mafia don’s extravagant funeral raises questions in Rome

Television programs, coffee bars, Italian Twitter and the corridors of political power were abuzz Aug. 20-21 surrounding the funeral of Vittorio Casamonica.
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Malaysia’s response to refugees, migrants studied during USCCB trip

Exploitation and discrimination abound among refugees from Myanmar’s ethnic minority communities who have landed in Malaysia.
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Pope Francis and John Carroll

Aug. 15 marked the 225th anniversary of the consecration of the first bishop of Baltimore and the first Catholic bishop of the United States, John Carroll.
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New principals, presidents ready for 2015-16 school year

The Catholic Review profiles 17 new school principals and presidents in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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