First through fourth-grade teachers at St. Thomas Aquinas School, Baltimore, were chosen as mentor teachers for College of Notre Dame of Maryland students in Baltimore for their 2009 Clinical Field Experience. Mary Cutter, Susan Smith, Madeline Coleman and Patti Latkowsky provided role modeling and guidance for college students Nicole Raymond, Katie Hauser, Maria Tannous and...Read More

“Teresa thought she was acting safely on the Internet. Within 20 minutes, we found out her full name, age, her parents' names, her street address, phone number, the time of day she and her parents were home, and high schools near where she lived.” - from Tracking Teresa, NetSmartz video for teens If you think...Read More

It is frequently noticed that the Hispanic community prefers religious and prayer practices filled with lively songs and prayers where, in common, people respond, repeat or acclaim in unison, such as, for example, it is seen in the charismatic prayer groups. This has caused that the media identify this participating and festive style as the...Read More

College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, has named Carolyn Boulger Karlson, associate vice president of weekend, accelerated and graduate programs. Dr. Karlson is a parishioner of St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge, and former dean of graduate studies at Notre Dame.Read More

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The African continent and the Catholic Church there have undergone tremendous changes since the 1994 Synod of Bishops on Africa, yet poverty, justice and reconciliation remain major issues for this October’s synod.Read More

Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will take up a special collection Aug. 25-26 to honor Cardinal William H. Keeler’s 18 years of ministry in Baltimore.Read More

The Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province lost money after entrusting part of their endowment to Bernard Madoff, according to a Feb. 13 letter published on the Redemptorists’ Web site by Redemptorist Father Patrick Woods, provincial superior.Read More

The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg will celebrate the 233rd birthday celebration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:45 p.m. Aug. 26 at 333 S. Seton Ave. A Mass celebrated by Father Michael Kennedy, C.M., will be held at 1:30 p.m., followed by a day of family fun in the courtyard, which...Read More