The obituary (CR, Nov. 10) for Sister Francine McDermott failed to mention that she was the principal of Shrine of the Little Flower School in Baltimore, nor does it acknowledge the love and care with which she carried out that service. As a parent of children at Little Flower during her “reign” as principal, I...Read More

  The new English translation of the Roman Missal goes into effect Nov. 27. (CR/Bill McAllen) It’s no secret that some priests – especially those who were energized by the Second Vatican Council – aren’t very pleased with the pending Nov. 27 implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal. They think the new...Read More

Four Archdiocese of Baltimore young people, who were highlighted in one of my posts last night through an audio interview, were on stage as animators for NCYC. Here they are in action, leading everyone in prayer, song and dance.Read More

If you missed Mark Hart’s talk today at NCYC,fear not. I have it here for you in Soundcloud and you can also download it! Enjoy and share your thoughts in the comments section here. Follow me @catholicreview and @reviewpalmer https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F28351122 Mark Hart’s stirring NCYC 2011 presentation by PalmerReview Matt mpalmer@CatholicReview.orgRead More

While emcee Valimar Jansen attracts most of the attention at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, she doesn’t do it alone. There are many talented teens who assist in performances, songs and dances. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has several young people acting as animators on the stage this year and I got the chance...Read More

ORANGE, Calif. – A bankruptcy court judge has ordered the sale of the Crystal Cathedral and its nearly 31-acre campus in Garden Grove to the Catholic Diocese of Orange for $57.5 million.Read More

VATICAN CITY – The unusual and somewhat mysterious gestation process of Vatican documents came into the spotlight recently, thanks to a controversial white paper on economic justice.Read More

GALLUP, N.M. – To visit the Gallup Diocese is to fall in love with its vibrant culture, rich history and rugged beauty – rose-hued mesas, deserts of sagebrush and cactus, and forested mountains – but most of all with its people.Read More