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January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012

Mount St. Mary’s mourns death of freshman

Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg is mourning the death of Catherine Carnes, a freshman from Monkton. Carnes collapsed on campus Sept. 1 while playing volleyball with fellow students and was rushed to Gettysburg Hospital, where she was declared dead.
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January 19, 2012

Plan to burn Quran in Florida draws international condemnation

WASHINGTON – A small Florida Protestant church’s plan to burn copies of the Quran has drawn international condemnation.
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January 19, 2012

Speakers of various faiths offer perspective on N.Y. mosque controversy

WASHINGTON – Jewish, evangelical and Catholic speakers, some with backgrounds in national security and interfaith relations, called the controversy over plans to build an Islamic community center and mosque a few blocks from ground zero in New York “contrived” and likely to help those who would recruit potential terrorists.
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January 19, 2012

Haitian dance troupe performs Sept. 9 benefit in Towson

The Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti will perform in Towson Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., at Central Presbyterian Church. The professional troupe includes members of the St. Joseph family of orphanage-like facilities outside of Port-au-Prince, St. Joseph’s and Wings of Hope.
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January 19, 2012

Israeli president, pope meet, express hopes for Middle East peace deal

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – As the first direct peace talks in two years between Israeli and Palestinian leaders were launched in the United States, Pope Benedict XVI and Israeli President Shimon Peres met in a private audience.
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January 19, 2012

Praise for Father Hipsley

I am writing to commend the cover story (CR, July 29) on Father Milton Hipsley. Too often we marginalize those who have memory problems or some form of dementia. I am grateful that you publicly acknowledge someone who is dealing with this issue and yet continues to minister in wonderful ways. I have worked with...
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January 19, 2012

Brazil church agency joins NGO in new campaign to end slave labor

SAO PAULO – Ten years ago, workers escaping brutal working conditions in Brazil’s Amazon region had only one place they could turn to for help: the Pastoral Land Commission of the Brazilian bishops’ conference.
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January 19, 2012

Volunteer opportunities abound for senior citizens

WASHINGTON – Once people retire they soon realize that there is no shortage of volunteer possibilities.
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January 19, 2012

Senior without sight finds joy in faith, volunteering

Much like St. Francis of Assisi, who is close to her heart, Oak Crest retirement community resident Chris Baugh portrays peacefulness, humility and an unwavering faith.
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January 19, 2012

New Year, New Beginnings

The 2010-11 Catholic school year has begun as most of our schools are now open, a cause for much rejoicing and great excitement for students, teachers, parents (especially so!) and for all of us who value Catholic education. It is especially true this school year because of the tremendous promise offered by the efforts of...
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January 19, 2012

Eyewitness account of the third National Gathering for Black Catholic Women

A grey Friday morning, foretelling the storms of the weekend suggests the mood of the women silently boarding the bus whose destination is Charlotte, N.C. Servant women weary from the Gospel work, which includes service to parish, family and community.
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January 19, 2012

Reflecting on Olive’s life

It’s possible that you never knew that Olive Murdy lived. When she died this past July she had no “celebrity” obituary.
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