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Forgotten Catholics: French author speaks on single people, celibacy

November 12, 2017

Single people are the forgotten members of the Catholic Church, said a Catholic journalist who has developed expertise on this issue over the past 20 years.

Aberdeen school showcases curriculum with STEM fair

Emily Rosenthal Alster

November 10, 2017

Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Nearly 200 students at St. Joan of Arc School benefit from a STEM-focused learning environment.

John William “Bill” Parks at the end of maneuvers onboard LST-1158 in 1954 and his basic training portrait from his 1951 Company 82 USNTC Bainbridge yearbook.

Fair winds and following seas: A sailor remembered on Veterans Day

Kevin J. Parks

November 10, 2017

Blog, Guest Commentary

Our soldiers, sailors and their families have, and will continue to sacrifice for our nation’s ideals. They do so willingly without fanfare or recognition.

A Golden Birthday, a gratitude garland, how mothers are dictionaries, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

November 9, 2017

Blog, Open Window

Our older son is 10 today—double digits! It’s his golden birthday (10 on the 10th), and he has been counting down the days, of course.

Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity

Christopher Gunty

November 9, 2017

Behind the Headlines, Blog, CATHOLIC REVIEW 2017, Commentary, Movie Reviews

Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.

Pope puts John Paul I on path to sainthood, declares him ‘venerable’

Junno Arocho Esteves

November 9, 2017

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope John Paul I, known as the smiling pope, is pictured at the Vatican in 1978. Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Pope John Paul I with a decree recognizing his heroic virtues. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano)

A man smokes a cigarette in front of St. Peter Square at the Vatican Nov. 9. Pope Francis has decided that the Vatican will stop selling cigarettes to its employees in 2018 because of the health risks of smoking. (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters)

Pope bans cigarette sales at the Vatican

Junno Arocho Esteves

November 9, 2017

News, Vatican, World News

Concerned by the damage caused by smoking, Pope Francis has banned the sale of cigarettes in Vatican City State.

A Q&A with a seminarian on his vocation to the priesthood

Rita Buettner

November 8, 2017

Blog, Feature, Open Window, Vocations

During National Vocations Awareness Week, seminarian Tommy O’Donnell reflects on his vocation to the priesthood.

Least of These: Despite gains, barriers remain in overcoming bigotry

Paul McMullen

November 8, 2017

Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

“We can’t start without acknowledging the past,” Father Donald Sterling said. “We’ve got to go through a metanoia, a change of heart. It’s been woven into people’s consciousness, that this (racism) is alright, rather than us being responsive to each other as true brothers and sisters in Christ.”

Melissa Leo stars in a scene from the movie "Novitiate." The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/Sony Pictures Classics)

Movie Review: ‘Novitiate’

Sister Hosea Rupprecht

November 8, 2017

Movie Reviews, News, World News

“Novitiate” falls short of presenting a well-rounded picture of what it is — or, in this case, was — like for a young woman to enter religious life and discern whether it’s right for her.

Attendees exchange the sign of peace during the opening Mass of the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" July 1 in Orlando, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Agoraphobia and Mass attendance/ Is sign of peace required?

Father Kenneth Doyle

November 8, 2017

Commentary, Question Corner, Worship & Sacraments

In the latest “Question Corner,” Father Doyle fields questions on agoraphobia and Mass attendance, and whether the sign of peace is required.

WEA celebrates success of students from Baltimore’s Catholic schools

Paul McMullen

November 8, 2017

Feature, Giving, Local News, Ministry, News, Schools

“The main ingredient is that our schools and students witness the presence of God every day,” said LaUanah King-Cassell, of Ss. James and John. “He is the fiber of everything we do.”

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