Some come in search of physical healing. Others seek a deeper connection to God. Still others want to deepen their knowledge of one of the Catholic Church’s most revered figures of 19th century America. Each year, more than 12,000 visitors – mostly from the East Coast, travel to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann...Read More
VATICAN CITY – Science is never to be feared, yet its discoveries will never be enough to answer all of the world’s questions, Pope Benedict XVI told scientists and researchers meeting at the Vatican.Read More
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Archbishop J. Michael Miller, secretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education, told a symposium on Catholic higher education that he objected to the “bleaching” of Catholic identity and said some Catholic institutions have “ignored, hidden or lost their ecclesial identity.” To change this course, he said schools should adopt ways to...Read More
ANNAPOLIS – Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. thought his career in politics was finished four years ago, when he lost his bid for reelection.Read More
NEW YORK – Growing up in a family where “difference was normative” proved to be excellent preparation for Monsignor Robert Stern’s priestly career of building bridges between and among different cultural groups.Read More
I was angered to read the letter from Patrick J. Clancy (CR, April 19) stating that naming a rosary after the United States Army Rangers is “sacrilegious.” These brave soldiers serve our country with honor.Read More
SAO PAULO, Brazil – As Brazil’s Oct. 31 presidential runoff approaches, abortion has become a major issue – at least among the nation’s Catholics.Read More
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.Read More
I attended the Celebration of the Arts on Monday, and it was truly a wonderful opportunity for the students of our Catholic schools to display their talents. I was very happy to see the Catholic Review devote so much attention to the event.Read More
As we usher in November, Black Catholic History Month, so many memories come to mind, such as vivid thoughts of Servant of God, Oblate Sister of Providence Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, serving God’s people, catechizing and evangelizing throughout the streets of Baltimore. November is a time to increase our prayers for her canonization and to...Read More