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St. Frances Academy was founded by Mother Mary Lange. (CR file)

Former St. Frances Academy teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

May 15, 2018

Ryan Penalver, a former history teacher at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

The perfect Communion gift

Robyn Barberry

May 15, 2018

Blog, Unconditional, Vocations

Even now as I write this, I am overwhelmed by the radiance of this sacred gift. It has inspired me to consider offering the invitation to vocations to each of my children as they proceed the course of their sacraments of invitation.

Mrs. Taylar Powis

Lauren Robinson

May 15, 2018

Year of the Teacher

(Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School) Sharing Her Love of Music Mrs. Taylar Powis, the music teacher at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk, brings her love of music to the classroom. A former student of Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School, Mrs. Powis joined the faculty three years ago. Using innovative techniques with […]

Thoughts on our little boy’s First Communion day

Rita Buettner

May 14, 2018

Blog, Open Window

This weekend our younger son made his First Holy Communion.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of St. Matthias

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 14, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

It was forty-one years ago today, at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, that I was ordained to the priesthood by His Eminence, William Cardinal Baum. What a joy to celebrate this anniversary here, in our nation’s first seminary.

Pope Francis autographs a Lamborghini Huracan coupe presented by representatives of the Italian automaker at the Vatican in this Nov. 15, 2017, file photo. The car was sold for $970,000 to raise money for charity. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Pope’s Lamborghini fetches nearly $1 million for charity at auction

Carol Glatz

May 14, 2018

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

A custom-built 2018 Lamborghini Huracan coupe autographed by Pope Francis raised nearly $1 million at a Sotheby’s auction May 12 in Monaco.

Pope Francis stars in a scene from the documentary "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS/Focus)

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word

John Mulderig

May 14, 2018

Movie Reviews, News, Pope Francis

An insight into the personality, thinking and global influence of the first pontiff in the long history of the church. A work of high quality that can be recommended for a wide range of age groups.

Young people wave as Pope Francis leads the "Regina Coeli" from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square May 13 at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vincenzo Tersigni, EPA)

Jesus in heaven invites all Christians to share his good news, pope says

Carol Glatz

May 14, 2018

Feature, News, World News

As they journey through life, Christians must look for Christ, especially among the poor, and give concrete signs of hope to others, Pope Francis said.

Women sort oranges at a packinghouse in Vero Beach, Fla., in this 2014 file photo.(CNS photo/Jim West)

States bordering Gulf of Mexico rank at, near bottom of new index

Mark Pattison

May 14, 2018

Feature, News, World News

An area called the “Gulf South” — the five states bordering the Gulf of Mexico — rank at or near the bottom of the JustSouth Index issued by the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University New Orleans.

How to widen our hearts on Mother’s Day

Laura Kelly Fanucci

May 12, 2018

Commentary, Guest Commentary

The church counts on so many to “mother” its children — women religious, teachers, nurses and catechists. Giving thanks for this wider vision of motherhood is a rich celebration of God at work in our midst.

Pope Francis arrives in procession with other bishops during Mass at the Maquehue Airport near Temuco, Chile, Jan. 17. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Vatican: Pope wants bishops to take responsibility for abuse scandal

Cindy Wooden

May 12, 2018

Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis called the bishops of Chile to the Vatican to “examine the causes and consequences” of the clerical sexual abuse scandal and acknowledge personal responsibility and “the mechanisms that in some cases led to a cover up and serious omissions regarding the victims,” the Vatican said.

The Notre Dame Prep lacrosse team celebrates its victory over McDonogh 10-8 in the IAAM A Conference championship at US Lacrosse’s Tierney Field in Sparks. The Blazers ended the Eagles' 198-game win streak that spanned 9 years. (John Strohsacker/Special to the Review)

NDP lacrosse tops McDonogh, 10-8, in historic streak-ending A Conference final

Paul McMullen

May 12, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The 21 seniors on the lacrosse roster of Notre Dame Preparatory School were third-graders and on other campuses on April 11, 2009, the last time McDonogh School had lost a game in the sport.

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