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January 19, 2012

Parishes in Minnesota, Nicaragua share long-distance bond

JINOTEGA, Nicaragua – Many people know her simply as “the tortilla lady.” Elena Pineda, a single mother of three grown sons and a 14-year-old daughter named Olga, makes a living selling corn tortillas she presses by hand in the mountain community of Jinotega.
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January 19, 2012

Mysteries of Light add to beauty of Lourdes shrine

Mosaics depicting the luminous mysteries of the rosary are the newest addition to the outdoor rosary lane at the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg. Bishop W. Francis Malooly, western vicar, blessed and dedicated the mosaics April 29. “The grotto is always such a peaceful and spiritual place to be, and the addition of...
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January 19, 2012

WYD organizers preparing for Madrid 2011 with Facebook, YouTube

VATICAN CITY – World Youth Day organizers, who are expecting more than 2 million participants, are preparing for the 2011 event in Madrid with Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and fundraisers using text messages.
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January 19, 2012

Holy Trinity parishioner helps on roads, in church

For someone whose avocation involves the specific measurement of distance and time, road runner Neil Hinkle was rather casual in gauging his involvement at Holy Trinity in Glen Burnie.
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January 19, 2012

Conscientious objection not the only Christian response

When Joshua Casteel, a conscientious objector, spoke to the pope about the Catholic Peace Fellowship’s initiative, “The pope listened carefully, then thanked Mr. Casteel and told him he would pray for him.” (CR, May 3) Would the pope not say the same to a conscientious protector?
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January 19, 2012

Loyola teen works hard, on and off the volleyball court

Playing on the Loyola Blakefield volleyball team has become somewhat of a family affair for senior Andrew Stromberg. His older brother Lee Stromberg ’09 was an opposite hitter for the team, and an older cousin also played for the Dons.
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January 19, 2012

Pope offers best wishes to China, Olympic participants

BRESSANONE, Italy – Pope Benedict XVI offered his best wishes to China, the International Olympic Committee and all the athletes who will participate in the Aug. 8-24 games in Beijing.
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January 19, 2012

Layman wields enormous influence within church

BEIJING (CNS) -- He's known as "the black pope of China" -- a play on the "black pope" title given to the powerful head of the Jesuits -- and whether or not people like his methods, they all agree that he is one of the most powerful laymen in China's Catholic Church. Anthony Liu Bainian,...
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January 19, 2012

A sweet tradition at Visitation Academy

For the 110 students of Frederick’s Visitation Academy, Apple Dumpling Day is as American as, well, apple pie.
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January 19, 2012

Local Medical Mission Sister celebrates 60th jubilee

Sister Mary Louise Lynch’s 60 years as a Medical Mission Sister will be celebrated Aug. 15 with a Mass and reception at the sisters’ North American headquarters in Philadelphia. A Baltimore native, Sister Mary Louise entered the Medical Mission Sisters in 1944 after high school. She received a journalism degree from Marquette University and a...
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January 19, 2012

Jack Valenti, 85, dies

WASHINGTON – Jack Valenti, who had overseen the Motion Picture Association of America for almost four decades, was remembered fondly after his April 26 death for his diligence in alerting parents to the content of movies and television programs their children might want to see. Mr. Valenti, a Catholic, died in Washington at his home...
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January 19, 2012

Sophomore field hockey player is catalyst of spirit

After 10 varsity field hockey players graduated in May from Towson’s Notre Dame Preparatory School, Maggie Huether wasn’t sure what this season would bring.
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