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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Aquinas College Baccalaureate Mass

May 12, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

Life is not merely about ourselves. You exist because in some specific way God is calling you to proclaim the Gospel and to build up the Kingdom of God in this world.

Appreciating our teachers, last-minute First Communion party prep, homemade s’mores, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

May 11, 2018

Blog, Open Window

It was Teachers Appreciation Week this week, and I’m not sure I’ve ever sent more than a note to a teacher before.

Mass attendance required?/ Questions on a mixed marriage

Father Kenneth Doyle

May 10, 2018

Commentary, Question Corner

If one is seriously ill, is that person still required to attend Mass? Is a marriage still recognized by the Catholic Church if a priest isn’t the officiant? Father Doyle has the answers in Question Corner.

How do we know what a smile really means?

Maureen Pratt

May 10, 2018

Commentary, Guest Commentary

The simple smile is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it is also a complex nonverbal way of communicating what is going on inside of us and how we relate to others.

Archbishop William E. Lori makes a recording for the Catholic Baltimore radio show, which airs on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (CR file)

Catholic Communications Campaign helps spread Good News

Catholic Review Staff

May 10, 2018

Archbishop's Ministry, Communications & Media, Faith, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, World News

In the United States, Catholics see the results of this collection daily directly in their hands through social media, websites, radio programs, video production, and more.

People in Rome rally against mafias Nov. 11, 2017. (CNS photo/Angelo Carconi, EPA)

Pope, bishops mark anniversary of St. John Paul’s condemnation of Mafia

Cindy Wooden

May 10, 2018

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

As the bishops and faithful of Sicily remembered St. John Paul II’s visit in 1993 and, especially, his “prophetic invective” against the Mafia, Pope Francis urged them to continue the fight against organized crime.

Mackenzie Davis and Charlize Theron star in a scene from the movie "Tully." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/Focus Features)

Movie Review: ‘Tully’

John Mulderig

May 10, 2018

Movie Reviews, News, World News

Director Jason Reitman’s comedy “Tully” winds up strongly affirming marriage and family life. Yet his film takes such a rocky path to that positive outcome that most viewers may not wish to follow it.

Sounding out the words

Rita Buettner

May 9, 2018

Commentary, The Domestic Church

How wonderful that, even when life isn’t easy and we struggle to be all we can be, our Father is watching us with a divine love that is beyond understanding.

Midwife Carissa St. Onge Carneiro assists Clairissa Chrisp during her labor Jan. 1. (CNS photo/courtesy Summer Steenbarger)

Oregon midwife feels called to support mothers, welcome babies

Katie Scott

May 9, 2018

News, Respect Life, World News

Midwifery, the art or act of assisting with childbirth, has captivated St. Onge Carneiro since she was a teenager. She describes birth as the great equalizer.

Ken Burns is seen in this undated photo. He was to receive a Life Achievement Award May 17 during the annual Christopher Awards dinner in New York City. (CNS photo/courtesy Tim Llewellyn via Florentine Films

Ken Burns: Christophers ‘generous’ to give him Life Achievement Award

Mark Pattison

May 9, 2018

News, World News

Burns is behind many well-received documentaries over the past 30 years such as “The War”, “The Civil War”, “Baseball”, and “Prohibition.”

Franciscan Sister Angela Patrice Power turned 100 May 9. (Courtesy photo)

Sister Angela Patrice Power turns 100

Catholic Review Staff

May 9, 2018

Local News, News

In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Angela Patrice Power taught at St. Paul School and St. Katharine School in Baltimore.

Calvert Hall Cardinal junior Grant Mitchell runs past Loyola Blakefield senior Grady Kuhn on the way to a 10-4 victory over the Dons at Paul Angelo Russo Stadium in Towson May 8. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Calvert Hall secures first round bye with surge against Loyola Blakefield

Kevin J. Parks

May 9, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Captain Liam Bateman drew the Dons even at 4-4 with 7:35 remaining in the third quarter, but Calvert Hall dominated the rest of the way

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