Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

February 7, 2014

School news: Lessons from the Holocaust, contest winners and robotics

The following is a collection of school news from around the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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February 7, 2014

Catholic school cheers on alum heading to Sochi to compete in hockey

Megan Bozek will represent the United States on its women’s hockey team in Sochi, Russia.

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February 6, 2014

Columbia shooting victims remembered, families supported

The Jan. 25 shooting at the Mall in Columbia compelled Nicole Madden to action.

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February 6, 2014

How (not) to catch a snowflake

I do not have a science background. However, I do have a childish sense of wonder, one of the secrets of happiness I explored last spring. It was that quizzical side of me that took over as I gazed out my kitchen window at the biggest snowflakes I had ever

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February 5, 2014

‘Troublemaker’ pope reshaping church, but drawing some skepticism

Two journalists and an expert on church management considered the effect of the “Francis factor” on politics and public policy.

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February 5, 2014

Talking about Chinese New Year until I’m horse

What would a Year of the Horse party be without a horse?Or two?Or three?One of Leo's friends decorated this bag for her hostess gift.Or four?Or a whole herd?The first year we celebrated Chinese New Year, way back in 2010, was the Year of the Tiger. We didn’t really know what

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February 5, 2014

Muddy hands, warm hearts: Bowl-making for St. Vincent de Paul fundraiser a way to give back

Empty Bowls showcases soups from Baltimore-area restaurants and includes raffles, entertainment and a silent auction.

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February 5, 2014

CRS Rice Bowl Lenten program has new twists: an app, recipes, contest

When trying to change one’s eating habits, especially cutting calories, there’s nothing like getting some made-to-order recipes from a popular chef to help keep one motivated.

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February 4, 2014

Sister Angelina Pepe, M.P.F., dies

A funeral Mass for Sister Angelina Pepe, a member of the Religious Teachers Filippini, was offered Jan. 28.

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February 4, 2014

Who was that mystery reader anyway?

For weeks I have been excited to go to Leo’s classroom as a “mystery reader” to surprise him and his classmates. Today was the day.As I walked into the classroom, the children had their backs to me with their heads down. I could see Leo sitting in the last row.

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