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Father John C. Moore was the founding pastor of Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown. (CR File)

Father John Moore, founding pastor of Holy Family in Middletown, dies

July 2, 2018

Father John C. Moore, founding pastor of Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown, died June 24 in Adamstown. He was 83.

Sports offer more than competition

Archbishop William E. Lori

July 1, 2018

Charity in Truth, Commentary

Sports are a bridge to new experiences, to unfamiliar faces, and can unite young people to each other in a unique and powerful way.

Andrew Martini plans to study Japanese at the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, albeit with an eye on turning his interest in nanotechnology into a career in medical research. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Graduation profile: Mount Carmel graduate speaks volumes – and not just in English

Paul McMullen

July 1, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Some teens waste time on video games. Not Andrew Martini, who has used them to further his interest in foreign culture and language.

Getting our classic arcade on like Donkey Kong

Rita Buettner

June 30, 2018

Blog, Open Window

Although I grew up way back in the 1900s, as my children like to say, I often feel I failed to absorb much of the pop culture of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. And arcade games are definitely on that list.

Abby Theis graduated from St. Maria Goretti High School with more than 300 hours of service. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Graduation profile: St. Maria Goretti graduate is healthy, happy – and giving back

Mary K. Tilghman

June 30, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Abby Theis departed St. Maria Goretti High School with top grades – and more than 300 hours of service. What’s more, she did all that after struggling through her freshman year while undergoing treatment for leukemia.

Steve Schuh, county executive of Anne Arundel County, Md., holds a copy of the Capital Gazette June 29, the day after a gunman killed five people and injured several others at the Annapolis, Md., newspaper. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters)

Catholics remember, mourn victims killed in Capital Gazette shootings

George P. Matysek Jr.

June 29, 2018

Feature, Local News, News

“We pray for the eternal rest of those who died,” Archbishop Lori said. “We also pray for their families, friends and colleagues in journalism who mourn their loss.”

A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands on the grounds of the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg shares vision for growth

George P. Matysek Jr.

June 29, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized

The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg has a vision for expansion that would include a new church and prayer pathway.

Praying after tragedy and remembering moments from our week (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

June 29, 2018

Blog, Open Window

Please join me in praying for all those affected by the tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette.

New Cardinal Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, receives his red biretta from Pope Francis during a consistory to create 14 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 28. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Credible leadership serves others, pope tells cardinals at consistory

Carol Glatz

June 28, 2018

News, Vatican, World News

Defending the weak or hopeless and becoming a servant to those most in need is the best promotion one can ever receive, Pope Francis told new and old cardinals.

A file photo shows the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington (CNS photo/Jason Reed, Reuters)

Baltimore’s crisis pregnancy centers will not be forced to post government-mandated signs

George P. Matysek Jr.

June 28, 2018

Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News

“I am reminded of a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,’” Archbishop Lori said.

‘You are precious; I love you’

Christopher Gunty

June 28, 2018

Amen, Commentary

We cannot simply say, “Have a nice day,” to someone who is clinically depressed, and expect that to change his or her situation. But we can learn to identify warning signs (see box) and get help for those who are hurting.

John Travolta stars in a scene from the movie "Gotti." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/Vertical Entertainment)