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TV during Holy Week

In case you hadn't noticed, this is the time of year when major networks air new and old documentaries and dramas related to the Bible and Jesus in any way shape or form. I think this year has the largest selection as we kicked off Palm Sunday with the dramatization
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There’s a reason it’s called ‘Good Friday’

As we move through Holy Week toward the Holy Triduum and Easter, how do we approach with joy events so poignant and sad? The betrayal of Jesus, his Passion and death by crucifixion show the brutal way in which we, humans, treated the greatest gift of all: the Son of God. In an interview
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New community center enriches Woodlawn parish

After nearly eight years of fundraising, the St. Gabriel Community Center was officially dedicated Feb. 22.
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Priests shine in celebration of connectedness

If the priests themselves shared a common sentiment at the annual Mass affirming their vocation, it was “connection.”
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Empty Bowls, full hearts

Back in January (which seems like forever ago!), St. Joan of Arc School celebrated Catholic Schools week with a “buddy day,” during which older students paired with younger students to paint ceramic bowls for St. Vincent de Paul’s Empty Bowls fundraiser.According to their website, “Empty Bowls is St. Vincent de
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Imitate Jesus’ humility and service, pope says at Palm Sunday Mass

On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis remembered all those who "sacrifice themselves daily."
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Six hundred teen pilgrims brave cold to ‘Walk in Truth’

Despite the cold, an estimated 600 teens from across the archdiocese participated in the annual youth pilgrimage March 28.
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Western Maryland youths begin Holy Week reaching out to poor

70 teens from all the parishes of Western Maryland began their Holy Week at the event walking through frigid city streets.
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School names new president

William Heiser, currently principal of Catonsville High School, has been selected as Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s new president.
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Vigil remembers overdose victims in Westminster

Seventy nine people have died of prescription-drug and heroin overdoses in Carroll County in less than three years. St. John in Westminster was the location for a vigil to remember them.
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Fantastic gymnastics

At the recommendation of Frank’s teachers, I registered him for gymnastics at a local recreation center. I took one look at the room, covered in foam blocks and mats of primary colors, soft toys, a small set of parallel bars, and a 10 foot long trampoline, and knew it would
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