Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

January 4, 2014

Falling in love with a picture

“You’ll fall in love with a photo,” people had told us. I wasn’t sure I believed it.Then five years ago today we got a call we hadn’t expected for months.We were matched with a boy! He was 13 months old. He lived in Hunan Province. And our social worker said

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January 3, 2014

2013 year in review

The Catholic Review takes a look back in photos at the year 2013.

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January 3, 2014

Weekly Wonder Tool: Cardinham Killigrew Natural Luxury Lotions

I first stumbled upon Steven Funk and his exquisite line of lotions, soaps, and other bath products at the Annapolis Irish Festival in July. I was lured into his booth by the luxurious scents and intrigued by the old world style packaging. I got to talking with Mr. Funk and learned the interesting history

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January 2, 2014

Renovated St. Agnes Hospital chapel sparkles

The chapel will be renamed in honor of Cardinal William H. Keeler, honorary chairman of the hospital’s Beacon of Hope capital campaign.

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January 2, 2014

Café Mezzanotte pleases

Priests and parishioners of nearby St. John in Severna Park consider this a definite go-to place for Italian-inspired cuisine.

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January 2, 2014

Haiti project flourishes at Odenton parish

St. Joseph in Odenton is one of 21 parishes in the archdiocese that currently partner with parishes in the Diocese of Gonaives.

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January 2, 2014

7 Quick Takes Friday (Bologna, Legos, a saint for the year, horses, trains, and screen time)

— 1 —How do you celebrate New Year’s Eve? When I worked for the daily newspaper in Lebanon, Pa., the town lowered a giant Lebanon bologna in the center of town. I never actually witnessed it myself, but I remember thinking it would be fun to pick a different town

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January 2, 2014

New year commitments

I don't like the word "resolution" when it comes to the new year. It's like we have waited all year to say something new is going to happen January 1st.Well, to put it frankly, something new and wonderful can happen each second of every day!When you decide to do something

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January 2, 2014

Nurse mom

One of the many roles mothers (and fathers) play is the medical care giver when our children are sick. My household has been no exception, as I tended to three ailing little boys who were at once my sons and my patients.It started with Frank, who was running slight fevers

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