Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is holy day

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which celebrates the dogma that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception, will be celebrated Dec. 8.
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Mount St. Mary’s University appoints new president

Following a six-month national search, leaders of Mount St. Mary’s University announced Dec. 8 that Simon Newman has been named the 25th president.
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For Carroll County evergreen farmer, the perfect Christmas tree is one that brings happiness

“Everyone, I have an announcement!” shouted Michael Ryan to the crowd of 40 milling outside his red wooden barn.
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Four steps for keeping your Christmas tree fresh

Michael Ryan, 81, owner of the Clemsonville Christmas Tree Farm in Carroll County, offers the following tips for keeping your cut Christmas tree fresh.
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We need more “wise men” to seek the Lord

Often, when we think of the story of Christ’s birth, we mash up the Lucan narrative with Matthew’s version.
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Advent ritual – Week two

The following Advent wreath prayer is intended to help busy households make Advent a prayerful time.
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Sacred and human: New Washington art exhibit shows both sides of Mary

A new exhibition of Western European artwork portrays Mary during the 14-17th centuries.
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Reflecting on our Advent journey 5 years ago: Flying to China

You might think that because John and I have traveled twice to China, we are great travelers.It’s not true.Five years ago today when John and I boarded the plane to travel to Beijing, we had been married for more than five years, and we had never flown together. Only the
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Fund to benefit ‘retired’ religious gives back to those who have given

“I can’t even spell the word ‘retired,’ ” quipped Brother Malcolm O’Sullivan, a Brother of Christian Schools.
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Advent: the perfect spiritual wake-up call

The Scriptures for the First Sunday of Advent contained two messages that could well serve as a guide for us.
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Sister Mary Catherine Vukmanic, O.S.U., dies

A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 26 for Ursuline Sister Mary Catherine Vukmanic.
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Beyond the Bell: With school-wide support, annual musicals take John Carroll’s spotlight

“Everyone needs to pay attention to detail!” Kimberly Brueggemann commanded the 50 John Carroll actors.
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