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Archbishop Lori’s Homily – Feast of the Presentation; Knights of Columbus Board Meeting

Archbishop William E. Lori
February 2, 2018
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As baptized members of the Church we are called to brighten it with our holiness. As members of the Knights of Columbus family, we united in brightening the Church with the holiness of charity on a massive scale and assist the Church in its world-wide mission of being that lampstand upon which and from which the light of Christ is to shine.

Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, who chairs the U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, gives a talk Jan. 27 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Charlotte, N.C., about racism in the Catholic Church's history and how his committee is addressing it. (CNS photo/Patricia L. Guilfoyle, Catholic News Herald)

Church must ‘speak and live in truth’ to combat racism, bishop says

Patricia L. Guilfoyle
February 1, 2018
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The Catholic Church must confront the sin of racism, listen to people who have been oppressed, and seek reconciliation in part by promoting people of color into leadership roles, said Bishop George Murry of Youngstown, Ohio.

Lily James and Gary Oldman star in a scene from the movie "Darkest Hour." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Focus Features)

Movie Review: ‘Darkest Hour’

Joseph McAleer
February 1, 2018
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The spotlight shines brightly on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour” (Focus), a historical drama about political leadership and backroom intrigue during a pivotal moment of World War II.

Ten years in remission, St. Margaret School graduate and Calvert Hall College High School sophomore, Christopher Link, shares his cancer journey with St. Margaret students following Mass to open Catholic Schools Week at the Bel Air school Jan 29. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Grad returns to St. Margaret to give thanks – and give back – to Casey Cares

Kevin J. Parks
February 1, 2018
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Calvert Hall sophomore was a kindergartner at St. Margaret School when he was diagnosed with cancer, a travail made easier by the Casey Cares Foundation.

As a surprise for Catholic Schools Week, St. John School, Westminster art teacher Clare Hoerl had students create clay portraits of their clergy and teachers. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Carroll County’s Catholic school provides well-rounded education

Emily Rosenthal Alster
January 31, 2018
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Archbishop William E. Lori made it to Carroll County’s only Catholic school Jan. 31 to visit the students of St. John School after a snowy morning cancelled his trip to the recently merged St. Michael-St. Clement School in Overlea the day before.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley are seen in this composite photo. A friendly wager between the two archbishops for Super Bowl LII Feb. 4 in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will benefit needy people in both cities. (CNS photos/Massimiliano Migliorato and Gregory L. Tracy, The Pilot)

Prelates’ friendly Super Bowl wager will benefit poor whoever wins game

Matthew Gambino
January 31, 2018
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A friendly wager between the archbishops of Philadelphia and Boston for Super Bowl LII Feb. 4 in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will benefit needy people in both cities.

A STEM program at St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick incorporates hands-on learning. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

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

Emily Rosenthal Alster
January 30, 2018
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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.

Pope Francis greets Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, retired archbishop of Hong Kong, during his general audience at the Vatican Jan. 10. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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

Cindy Wooden
January 30, 2018
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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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