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Migrants from Central America are being escorted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials after crossing the border from Mexico to surrender to the officials in El Paso, Texas, in this picture taken from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Feb.10, 2019. Hard-fought legislation that gives President Donald Trump 55 additional miles of barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, well short of what he requested, was on its way to his desk Feb. 15, 2019, after the House and Senate both passed the measure late Feb. 14. (CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters)

Catholic bishops, groups speak against president’s national emergency

Rhina Guidos
February 15, 2019
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Catholic bishops near the U.S.-Mexico border, joined by other U.S. prelates, voiced opposition just after President Donald Trump’s Feb. 15 declaration of a national emergency so he can order construction of a barrier along parts of the border between the two countries.

A sketch shows proposed expansion to the Knott Academic Center, home to the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg. (Courtesy Mount St. Mary's University)

Mount St. Mary’s University announces $3 million donation

Catholic Review Staff
February 14, 2019
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Mount St. Mary’s University President Timothy E. Trainor announced Feb. 14 that the Bolte Family Foundation will donate $3 million to help expand and renovate the Knott Academic Center, home to the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business.

Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with members of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments at the Vatican Feb. 14, 2019. The pope urged members of the congregation to promote a love of and appreciation for the liturgy, avoiding "sterile ideological polarizations" and attitudes that would view the Mass as a place for "do-it-yourself" adaptations. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Need to change hearts, not just books, to improve liturgy, pope says

Carol Glatz
February 14, 2019
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The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.

Notre Dame Preparatory School and Loyola Blakefield seniors Nina Moore, left, and Connor Verrett pose with their buddies, Rickelle, center and Jessica, right, in the photo booth at the “Night to Shine” prom for youth and young adults with special needs Feb. 8 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Guests ‘shine’ at Ellicott City special needs prom

Emily Rosenthal Alster
February 14, 2019
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Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the prom experience was hosted by churches around the world the night of Feb. 8. A first-time host, OLPH was the only Archdiocese of Baltimore parish to participate.

The fish fry has become a savory staple of parish fellowship during Lent. In New Orleans, several parishes vary their menus each Friday, with such offerings as shrimp and okra, blackened catfish, shrimp and grits, shrimp pasta Alfredo, crab and corn bisque, and, for the healthy eater, even grilled redfish. (CNS photo/Frank J. Methe, Clarion Herald)

Lenten staple prompts a grammar debate: Are they fish ‘fries’ or ‘frys’?

Peter Finney Jr.
February 14, 2019
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Inquiring minds – especially Catholic newspaper editors during Lent — need to know: Should the headline of their calendar-of-events listings be fish “fries” or fish “frys”?

Archdiocese Joins Diocese of Covington in Commending High School Students Exonerated in Independent Investigation into Incident in Washington, D.C.

Archdiocese of Baltimore
February 13, 2019

Citing the public release today by the Diocese of Covington of the Final Investigative Report into the January 18th incident at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Archdiocese of Baltimore joins Bishop Roger J. Foys, Bishop of Covington, in expressing its support for the students of Covington Catholic High School.

CNS photo/Warner Bros. Rebel Wilson and Liam Hemsworth star in a scene from the movie "I'sn't it Romantic." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Movie Review: ‘Isn’t it Romantic’

John Mulderig
February 13, 2019
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The essential message of “Isn’t It Romantic,” concerns the need to appreciate yourself before you can be open to receiving love. That’s a valid enough lesson for emotionally fearful Natalie to learn. But, along the way, her educational adventure takes on topics best suited to mature viewers.

Korey Adams, left, and his twin brother, Keon, shown with their mother, Anita, were among those honored at the 22nd annual Mother Lange awards Feb. 8 at Martin’s West. The family worships at St. Gregory the Great Parish. (Paul McMullen/CR Staff)

Good news abounds at 22nd annual Mother Lange awards

Paul McMullen
February 13, 2019
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Sponsored by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, the event honors not just contributors to parish life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but Mother Lange, who helped found the Oblate Sisters in 1829.

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