Although I saw the controversial new documentary "Bully" last week in Baltimore, I can't review it until Wednesday. But, as someone who covers youths and young adults for CatholicReview.org, I can tell you that I was left with several questions, including the subject line: Will "Bully" make a difference inRead More
Catholic Review blogger Rita Buettner shares her first experience with the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession from the Shrine of St. Alphonsus in Baltimore to Planned Parenthood on Howard Street.Read More
Anyone who's been on CatholicReview.org lately knows that Tom McCarthy Jr. has been turning out some outstanding slideshows and today's, while brief, is no different. In this exclusive slideshow to The Welcome Matt, we look back at last week's Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage, as young people pass a largeRead More
Daniel wasn’t sure he wanted to leave the house this morning, especially since his father and big brother were home. But when he heard that Mama was going “downtown,” I couldn’t get his shoes on fast enough. Daniel loves all the vehicles and the energy of the city.It was ourRead More
On Holy Saturday night, Johnny asked his mother if he could go to bed early. His mother asked him if he was sick, but he said he was only tired. Actually, he didn’t think he could tell his mother the real reason. He wanted to go to bed early so he could get up early...Read More
When Connecticut lawmakers proposed legislation three years ago that would have given laypeople financial control of Catholic parishes, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., called on Catholics to voice their opposition.Read More