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St. John Paul II is depicted on the Trinity Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Concert honoring St. John Paul II centenary available online

Catholic News Service

July 4, 2020

Feature, News, World News

An concert honoring the centennial of St. John Paul II’s birth is now available online.

Today: Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Archdiocese of Baltimore

July 4, 2020

readings

“The LORD himself will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. Justice shall walk before him, and salvation, along the way of his steps.”

Good fun with badminton, cooking and cutting hair at home, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

July 3, 2020

Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We kicked off summer by ordering a badminton set, and it arrived this week. Our boys are quickly mastering the sport and surpassing me in skill.

Today: Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle

Archdiocese of Baltimore

July 3, 2020

readings

“Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

Finches and freedom

Rita Buettner

July 2, 2020

Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Freedom is a God-given gift for each of us, given to be used not just to let us grow and thrive, but to let us act and serve out of love for others around us.

Father Theodore Rothrock has suspended after disparaging protesters in a church bulletin. (Courtesy setoncarmel.org)

Indiana priest suspended after derogatory remarks about protesters

Rhina Guidos

July 2, 2020

News, World News

The bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana, has suspended a priest from public ministry after the pastor referred to Black Lives Matters protesters as “maggots and parasites” in a Sunday bulletin.

Sister Maryla Farfour (Courtesy photo)

Sister Maryla Farfour, I.H.M., taught at St. Agnes School

Catholic Review

July 2, 2020

Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Maryla Farfour, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died June 20 in Scranton, Pa. She was 96.

Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue (Courtesy photo)

Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue, O.S.F., taught in Baltimore Archdiocese

Catholic Review

July 2, 2020

Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue, who taught at three schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died June 11 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. She was 97.

Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo. (Courtesy photo)

Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, O.S.F., taught nursing in Towson

Catholic Review

July 2, 2020

Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 48 years who taught nursing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died May 18, a few days before her 73rd birthday, at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.

Kenny Clapp (left) of Archbishop Curley High School, Catherine Kinkopf of Notre Dame Preparatory School and India Hilliard of Bishop Walsh School all had to adjust their senior years because of the pandemic (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff and Courtesy Brandi Gross)

Class of 2020 known for adapting to ever-changing landscape

Paul McMullen

July 2, 2020

Feature, Local News, News

As most graduates will attest, the Class of 2020 will be known for its adaptability during a coronavirus pandemic.

Father Val Peter is seen in this undated photo. He was executive director of Boys Town from 1985 to 2005. Father Peter died June 30 at age 85. (CNS photo/courtesy Boys Town)