Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

January 12, 2017

McDonald’s near Vatican to give free meals to the poor

A specially prepared menu for the poor includes a double cheeseburger, fresh apple slices and a bottle of water.

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January 12, 2017

Making St. Valentine’s Day a year-round commitment

What are some better ways to mark the occasion, to tell family members and friends “I love you”?

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January 12, 2017

A lot can happen in 90 days

Yesterday was a big day for political types: President-Elect Donald Trump gave his first press conference since the summer, the U.S. Senate held multiple confirmation hearings for Trump’s nominees to cabinet positions . . . and a little closer to home, the Maryland General Assembly opened its 2017 legislative session.Most

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January 11, 2017

As Maryland legislative session opens, Catholics expect a strenuous 90 days

The Maryland Catholic Conference will advocate on behalf of issues including respect for life, education and social concerns.

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January 10, 2017

Pope to diplomats: Break bad habits of war, injustice

Religions are “called to promote peace,” Pope Francis said, appealing to “all religious authorities to join in reaffirming unequivocally that one can never kill in God’s name.”

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January 10, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of the Epiphany

Today let us rejoice in the light of Christ and resolve anew to live in the light

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January 10, 2017

Movie Review: ‘La La Land’

Though it’s set in present-day Los Angeles, the comedy-drama “La La Land” takes a spirited stab at reviving the musicals of Hollywood’s golden age.

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January 10, 2017

USCCB forms working group to monitor needs of migrants, refugees

Bishops and USCCB staff will be ready to respond to executive orders and legislation Congress and President-elect Trump may introduce.

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January 10, 2017

Our Back Pages: Cardinal Gibbons built up Catholic press

The preeminent Catholic churchman of his time said the greatest need of the Catholic press of his era was to “be always truthful and not too fault-finding.”

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January 10, 2017

A Letter from the Mouse in our House to His Colony

Dear Family and Friends,You've got to see this place! The smaller humans eat constantly, so there's plenty to pick from—noodles and rice and granola bars and everything you can imagine. I think I even spotted some leftover Halloween candy in the kitchen.Most of the time I can get around without

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January 10, 2017