Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 2, 2014

Pope Francis: New attitude of ‘evangelical service’ must take hold in Vatican finances

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.

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

Catholic universities announce commencement speakers

See which leaders will be speaking at area colleges.

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

How can students and their families make college affordable?

Here are 10 ways to curb college debt.

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

At funeral, Oakland pastor remembered as caring, humorous ‘curmudgeon’

Members of St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland filled St. Peter at the Lake Center for the 74-year-old priest’s funeral Mass April 30.

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

Weekly Wonder Tool: Skidders

Frank hates shoes. Period. He buzzes about the house wearing one blue and grey sneaker while the other foot is bare. As soon as he’s settled into his car seat, I hear the “thud, thud” of his brown, Velcro oxfords. Of course, his shoes often go missing, which is why one day, during a typical

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

Holy gift giving: What are Vatican guests giving Pope Francis?

Here's a peek at some of the traditions and gifts involved when a president, head of state or special guest meets Pope Francis.

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

Catholic Throwback Thursday: Remembering the 1987 Beatification of Edith Stein

Edith Stein (1891-1942)"Ave Cruz, Spec Unica" ("Hail Cross, Our Only Hope") It's Catholic Throwback Thursday:During this monumental canonization week, we are remembering another historic papal proclamation that occurred during the pontificate of new Saint John Paul II. “Those who remain silent are responsible.” - Edith Stein (Photo: Vatican)Flashing back to 1987:On

Catholic ReviewNews

May 1, 2014

Happy trails, a rainbow after a storm, homework troubles, balloons, and more (7 Quick Takes Friday)

—1—Our sons don’t do any extracurricular activities. Now and then I feel guilty about the fact that they aren’t playing baseball or soccer—or even taking Mandarin. But since John and I both work full-time, I don’t want anything to intrude on our family time.Besides, our boys are so young—4 and

Catholic ReviewNews

April 30, 2014

Mount de Sales grad says bone marrow donation strengthened faith

Caroline Casey was the sole match for a 32-year-old woman battling leukemia.

Catholic ReviewNews

April 30, 2014

Mother Earth

Everyone knows that an education begins at home. So, we teach our children ABCs and 123s as early and as often as possible. We Catholics begin sharing our faith from the time our babies are baptized. An additional part of our moral belief system we should teach our children is what it means

Catholic ReviewNews