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St. John Regional Catholic School stays fresh, thanks to STEM

St. John Regional Catholic School didn’t rest on its laurels after being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2009. The pre-K-8 school in Frederick County kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in STEM.
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Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments

Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the latest clergy appointments, which include a change in the vocations office.
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Severna Park parish and school grow with new building

St. John the Evangelist Parish and School in Severna Park have grown with the opening of a shared 14,600-square-foot Parish Activities Center.
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Growing legacy of faith, service at Clarksville school

Three educators in particular underscore the combination of innovation and tradition that made St. Louis School repeat as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
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Furry friends encourage reading in Carroll County

St. John School and Parish kicked off Catholic Schools Week with the help of some furry friends.
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Blogs & Commentary

Charity in Truth

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Intellectual conversion begins when we start asking questions and challenging assumptions.
When we choose to stay in our own little world, it’s not because we are hateful or uneducated or racist. Some like the hustle, bustle and skyline. I’ll take the calm, rolling hills and serenity. 

Open Window

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In life, it’s the little moments that add up to the big ones. The small wins become the larger ones.

Faces of Faith

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“Whenever you feel down or if you feel like you don’t have anyone, you always have God,” said Melanie Cabo, a student at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. “He’s there for you.”

Question Corner

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Bishop Barron fields questions about going to heaven and the responsibility for taking care of the faith of grandchildren.

Word on Fire

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What I found most uplifting about the session was that a Protestant and a Catholic—both committed to their respective traditions—could come together in fellowship, good cheer, and mutual support

The Domestic Church

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As we look at the New Year ahead of us, it’s impossible to know what opportunities and challenges we will encounter during the next 365 days. We have no choice but to say yes to all of it, even the unknowns.

Our Back Pages

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“One minute before the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 – the moment when an armistice took effect to end World War I – Henry Gunther was shot and killed near the French village of Chaumont-devant-Damvillers."

The Narthex

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After decades of producing stories that go into a depth not found in some other outlets, and after many years managing newsrooms, editing pages and mentoring others, Joe Ryan is hanging up his red pen.

Dust and Dewfall

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Can you imagine your life without Christ? Without Jesus? How different everything – everything! – indeed would be.

Baltimore Boomer

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Whatever happens, darkness at the break of 2:48 p.m. Aug. 21 is going to be another grand moment with creation.

The Catholic Difference

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If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a friend.  

Behind the Headlines

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Archbishop William E. Lori recalled that midnight Mass was the highlight of the family Christmas celebrations. The parish where he grew up had a particularly beautiful choir that helped make the Mass a memorable event, even as a kid.

Fertile Soil

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Sharing our faith is also an inherent aspect of being a Catholic. Are you a Catholic? Do you believe it is good to be a Catholic? If so, how can you not share the faith with everyone?

Guest Commentary

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Young adults today are navigating a defining decade of life with great hopes, big questions and constant transitions.

Wit & Wisdom

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In 2018, Father Breighner suggests allowing God to enter our lives each day of the new year, so we can become the presence of God in our world.

Unconditional

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My best friend Shannon of 30 years invited me to share a cup (or two) of tea with her at a new little place called Emma’s Tea Spot, which is situated in the thriving community of Hamilton at the corner of Harford Road and Hamilton Avenue. She made us an appointment for 3 at 11...

A More Human Society

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Supporters of legalized abortion used to agree that abortion should be "rare." They don't say it so much nowadays. Maybe they now realize that reducing abortions will require discouraging abortion.

World News

Vatican spokesman insists pope, aides are united on approach to China

Catholics who have accused top members of the Roman Curia of making overtures to China's communist government without the knowledge of Pope Francis are "fostering confusion and controversy," said the director of the Vatican press office.
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Training for mission: Pope revises norms for theology, philosophy studies

Catholic university programs in philosophy, theology and canon law -- especially those designed for future priests -- must be marked by fidelity to church tradition, academic rigor and an awareness of the challenges to belief in the modern world, Pope Francis said.
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Notre Dame community reacts to controversy over contraceptives

Faculty, students and alumni wrote to university leaders, asking them to reverse their decision to leave in place the insurance for immoral items and procedures. Some of those letters have been made public.
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Severna Park parish and school grow with new building

St. John the Evangelist Parish and School in Severna Park have grown with the opening of a shared 14,600-square-foot Parish Activities Center.
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Growing legacy of faith, service at Clarksville school

Three educators in particular underscore the combination of innovation and tradition that made St. Louis School repeat as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
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Scenes from the March: Baltimore Archdiocese out in force for life

Catholics of all ages represented the Archdiocese of Baltimore well at the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 19.
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