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To experience one of the holiest Christian sites, head to Washington

November 24, 2017

In the nation’s capital, a $15 museum ticket and pair of 3-D glasses is the passport Christian pilgrims and others need to experience what may be the holiest site in Christianity.

Calvert Hall takes its fourth straight Turkey Bowl, 27-6, over Loyola Blakefield

Paul McMullen

November 23, 2017

Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

A seasoned Calvert Hall football team was not about to let its seniors conclude their high school careers with anything less than another victory over Loyola Blakefield.

Being thankful even when it’s difficult

Rita Buettner

November 22, 2017

Blog, Feature, Open Window

It’s easy to be grateful in the happy moments, when the turkey and stuffing are on the table and a fresh pumpkin pie awaits. But can we also be grateful in the sadder times?

Baltimore pilgrims to NCYC find a young church alive and well

Alexandra Danter

November 22, 2017

Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs

The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at the national youth gathering Nov. 16-18, with nearly 250 people from 27 parishes traveling to the event.

What is sex for?

Richard Doerflinger

November 22, 2017

A More Human Society, Commentary

The root problem here is a self-centered notion of freedom that “frees” individuals from respecting others, if such respect would get in the way of their own pleasure.

Nicholas Black Elk is pictured in an undated historical photo teaching a girl how to pray the rosary. Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, S.D., celebrated an Oct. 21 Mass at Holy Rosary Church in Pine Ridge, S.D., to open the sainthood cause for the Native American. (CNS photo/courtesy Marquette University)

Black Elk and the need for catechists

Bishop Robert Barron

November 22, 2017

Commentary, Word on Fire

Catechists, the Church needs you! We’re losing our kids to secularism.

A funeral Mass for Sister Ann Grayeski, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Nov. 21 in Scranton, Pa. Sister Ann died Nov. 17 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, at age 75.

Former Dundalk teacher dies at 75

Catholic Review Staff

November 22, 2017

Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Sister Ann Grayeski, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Nov. 21 in Scranton, Pa.

Protection urged for migrants, refugees, other ‘vulnerable’ groups

Catholic News Service

November 22, 2017

Feature, News, World News

As the nation made preparations to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed gratitude for “the gift of immigrants and refugees to the country,” but also appealed for their protection.

Gift of gratitude

Rita Buettner

November 21, 2017

Commentary, The Domestic Church

Gratitude doesn’t always come easily, but there’s almost always something to be thankful for, though it can take time to see it.

New museum tells the story of the Bible — chapter and verse

Mark Pattison

November 21, 2017

Feature, News, World News

Hey, Smithsonian, there’s a new kid on the block.

Choir from St. John in Westminster heads to Carnegie Hall

Emily Rosenthal Alster

November 21, 2017

Feature, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate

“We’re a little parish choir in Westminster, invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,” said Regina McCurdy, director of liturgical music for the largest parish in Carroll County. “This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”

Mrs. Kathleen Smith

Lauren Robinson

November 21, 2017

Year of the Teacher

(St. Joan of Arc School) Encouraging Critical Thinking, Through STEM Curriculum Mrs. Kathleen Smith, who currently teaches 3rd grad at St. Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen, encourages critical thinking from her students by incorporating STEM activities and collaborative groups into her classroom. In the picture above, Mrs. Smith is working with a group of students […]

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