A time to tear down, and a time to build up

 Last night was both, for the victims of former Catholic school teacher John Merzbacher, who terrorized students at the Catholic Community School in South Baltimore in the 1970s. They held a vigil for prayer that their abuser stays in prison, and to remember their classmates who died, including one who
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New website AnyGivenSunday helps young Catholics grow in their faith

Young Catholics have a new website available to them featuring nationally known Catholic speakers, musicians and comedians who have teamed up to help them grow in their faith.
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Fearing abuser’s release, Merzbacher’s victims gather for prayer

Victims of John Merzbacher gather for a June 6 vigil at the former Catholic Community School of South Baltimore.
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Loyola’s champion: Son of trainer touches a team, nation

Darren Artuso has a connection with Loyola University Maryland that recently captured national attention.
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Blind Mount Carmel student overcomes big challenges

Our Lady of Mount Carmel senior explains why he never gives up.
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Baltimore archbishop calls defense of religious liberty an ‘American issue’

In Baltimore, where the Fortnight for Freedom will kick off June 21, Archbishop Lori calls liberty an an "American issue."
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CRS aims to strengthen U.S.-Haitian partnerships

In a national conference sponsored by CRS, Jesuit Father Allen Figueroa Deck said the Catholic Church is the organization best positioned to meet Haiti's needs.
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Red Devils are angels to those with breast cancer

Christopher Schardt, husband of the late Ginny Schardt; Joan Worthington, sister of Ginny; and Henry Mitchell and Rebecca Berger, friends of the late Jessica Cowling; continue to support The Red Devils, an organization started 10 years ago in honor of the two women. The group is pictured at Goucher College,
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Red Devils are angels to those with breast cancer

Read about The Red Devils and the women who inspired the start of the organization 10 years ago.
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Girls versus Boys: Who is Harder to Raise?

  I’m happy to announce that I had a happy, healthy, beautiful baby on May 25. While I get acclimated to my new family situation, I’m proud to introduce one of my former English 101 students as my guest blogger. The fabulous mother of five, nursing student Naidia Carter will share
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Starting the adoption journey: my two cents

 Every June Catholic Charities holds a picnic at Kinder Farm Park for its adoptive families. This year it was part-play date, part-reunion, as the boys slid, climbed, and explored one of the best playgrounds we’ve visited.In between catching Daniel at the bottom of the slides and pushing Leo on the
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Hope – the most underrated virtue

When we consider the theological virtues, love/charity first comes to mind, followed by faith, and lastly, almost as an afterthought, we consider hope. How many sermons have we heard on love and faith? Probably too many to count, but I cannot recall one homily on hope. Added to its neglect, hope
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