This week, I have a story with film director Tim Watkins, whose documentary “The Blood & The Rose” will come out in May.  It’s about Our Lady of Guadalupe’s mysteries and lingering messages. If you know a thing or two about movies, religous films are notoriously hard to sell. The Passion of the Christ is...Read More

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is hosting a fantastic exhibit that highlights Pope John Paul II’s many efforts to foster better understanding between Catholics and Jews.  Check out this video report. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsTuTk6EiVU]Read More

When it comes to the Maryland General Assembly and Annapolis and use of taxpayer monies, a popular portrayal paints a deep schism, between public and private entities. Forgotten are the many partnerships that defy that conception, one example being  bumping into Brit Kirwan at the 30th annual Catholic Charities Leadership Breakfast Celebration Dec. 8. William...Read More

Chief James S. Clack When Baltimore City Fire Chief James S. Clack first came to Charm City more than two years ago, I had a chance to profile him for The Catholic Review. Toward the end of the interview, I asked the Catholic fire chief if he had a devotion to St. Florian, patron saint of...Read More