Somehow Teachers Appreciation Week surprises us every year. We try to show our appreciation with notes and gift cards. But I also like our boys to understand the meaning and the joy behind giving. So I try to think of something they will enjoy giving.Last year we gave each their teachersRead More
Do you have a personal story about an encounter with Baltimore's Archbishop William E. Lori? Send 250 words or less to contest@catholicreview.org.Read More
Spring took a long time to get here, but now that it’s here, I can't get enough of being outside. And Daniel feels the same way.Over the weekend we went to visit John’s parents on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and Daniel and I decided to take a walk.Of course, Daniel doesn’tRead More
Remembering Cardinal John Joseph O'Connor (1920-2000) who died on this date 14 years ago (Photo: Patti Murphy Dohn) New York City:Theatre tickets to a new Broadway show on Saturday meant that we made an early start to spend a beautiful, sunny day in the Big Apple.Springtime in NYCSt. Patrick's Cathedral:AfterRead More
If you need a smile on your face to start the new week, check out this footage posted from the Pontifical North American College in Rome.Two deacons who are studying there did a tap dancing duel after a small chorus sang "Give My Regards to Broadway" at the April 30Read More
The church has a duty to use its assets and manpower responsibly in promoting its spiritual mandate, pope told his new economic oversight council May 2.Read More