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January 19, 2012

Many possible political, economic paths seen for post-Mubarak Egypt

WASHINGTON – After the 18-day “revolution” of public protests that toppled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Feb. 11, the path ahead for the nation is a blank slate, with a wide range of political and economic paths possible, according to an expert on Egypt at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
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January 19, 2012

Vatican official says logic of market immoral, calls for changes

VATICAN CITY – Although many nations may be tempted to cut development aid in the midst of the international financial crisis, the crisis itself shows that an economic system focused only on making money for financial investors is bound to fail, said Cardinal Renato Martino.
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January 19, 2012

Bill McKinley becomes first president of St. Maria Goretti

With a strong background in administration in the public school system of Washington County, Bill McKinley said he is ready to take on a new challenge as the first president of St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown.
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January 19, 2012

Music minister honored for outreach to military

LIBERTYTOWN – In an age when social media and digital tools are sometimes cursed for their negative influence, a Frederick County parish and its Knights of Columbus chapter celebrated one of their own and his use of technology to spread the Word.
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January 19, 2012

Honoring two distinguished black Catholic women

Last week, Father James Goode, O.F.M., from the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life sent me the obituaries from Gertrude Morris’ and Ellen Tarry’s funeral. Over the decades, many black Catholics have come to know these two women or have benefited from their ministry. They made their mark and shed the light of faith within...
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January 19, 2012

Long-lasting ‘Christopher Closeup’ show to end its 55-year run

NEW YORK – “Christopher Closeup,” the television show sponsored by the organization that says it’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness, will no longer be broadcast after the end of the summer.
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January 19, 2012

‘Singing-nun records’ planted seed for Catholic children’s music artist

WASHINGTON – Don’t look now, but Soeur Sourire and others like her are getting their due from Catholic children’s music artist Jim Cosgrove.
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January 19, 2012

Pope urges doctors to respect patients’ value, dignity

VATICAN CITY – Whether a patient wants physicians to do everything possible to save his or her life or simply wants ordinary care, doctors must form a “therapeutic alliance” with each patient, Pope Benedict XVI said.
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January 19, 2012

Parishioners pray to end abortion

Clutching rosaries and holding signs in support of the sanctity of life, 12 Catholics stood on the sidewalk outside an Overlea shopping center July 21 and peacefully asked God to end abortion. As cars whizzed by along Belair Road, the middle-aged men and women recited the rosary and the chaplet of divine mercy – standing...
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January 19, 2012

Media notebook: MTV plays ‘Skins’ game cagily but with little to edify viewers

NEW YORK – Considerable controversy has been generated by the new comedy-drama series “Skins,” which premiered on MTV Jan. 17 and is slated to continue running Mondays 10-11 p.m. EST.
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January 19, 2012

Survey shows young Catholics’ political views mirror those of peers

WASHINGTON – A survey on the political opinions of young Catholic voters shows that their views are similar to those of their peers on many issues in this year’s election, including abortion and same-sex marriage.
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January 19, 2012

Teachers get A for classroom decorations

Mary Cutter and Barbara Aupperly have spent countless hours creating characters, designing bulletin boards and cutting out name tags to engage the classroom full of young students ready to learn.
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