Glancing up at an oil painting of a boy dressed in a black cassock, white collar, wide-brimmed hat and round spectacles, Pietro Canzi struggled to hold back his emotions.Read More
Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, archdiocesan superintendent of schools, and Jalon Payton (center) admire the robot built and programmed by a team that includes Dominic Neal (from left) and Mecca Murphy, sixth-grade members of the Cardinal Shehan School Technology Club April 24. Sponsored by technology coordinator Philip Lathroum and math teacher Douglas Weimer, the club has...Read More
The Archdiocese of Baltimore should reach out to strengthen every member of every family with Friday family nights. The recent murder-suicides are scandalous, and our Catholic families should not be involved in such terrible crimes. Visit the Web site www.prayforourleaders.com, and assist Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien to stop the murder, suicide and greed.Read More
WASHINGTON – The University of Notre Dame announced April 30 it will not award its prestigious Laetare Medal during the May 17 commencement ceremony after Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, turned down the honor.Read More
The Archbishop of Baltimore has issued some safeguards to help ensure that churches do not contribute to the spread of the Swine Flu. Below are listed some temporary, specific steps, which can be followed.Read More
WASHINGTON – As the number of swine influenza cases increases around the world, some U.S. bishops are suggesting ways that pastors can alter certain practices within the celebration of Mass in an effort to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus.Read More
Five Oblate Sisters of Providence were elected to four-year leadership positions during the order’s Chapter of Election April 17 at the motherhouse in Catonsville.Read More
WASHINGTON – Citing concerns about plans to honor President Barack Obama despite his views on “fundamental principles of justice” that are contrary to Catholic teaching, former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Mary Ann Glendon has turned down the prestigious Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame.Read More
After many, many years of contributing and receiving the Catholic Review, we wish to cancel our subscription to your paper. “Obama lays out economic steps, plans at Georgetown” (CR, April 23) put us over the edge.Read More
Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore recently established the Father Wayne Funk Scholarship Award to provide tuition assistance to Catholic students enrolled in the school. The late Father Funk served as pastor of St. Matthew, Northwood, when Cardinal Shehan School was formed by the merger of St. Matthew and St. Thomas More Schools in 1989. Paula...Read More