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Deacon Coster, who served two decades in Westminster, dies at 91 Catholic Review Staff April 19, 2024 A funeral Mass will be held May 31 for Deacon John Coster at St. John in Westminster, where he ministered for two decades. He died April 2 at the age of 91 in Winter Park, Fla.
Federal, state grants to help Loyola University upgrade York Road facility Catholic Review Staff April 19, 2024 The university announced April 19 that it received $1 million in federal funding and $225,000 in state funding to renovate and create a community hub at its multipurpose facility at 5104 York Road.
St. Mary’s will join historic Baltimore Catholic League for basketball as associate member Gerry Jackson April 18, 2024 The BCL, which hosts the longest-running postseason basketball tournament in Maryland, announced April 18 that St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis would join the league for the 2024-25 season as an associate member.
Celebrating diversity: Couples incorporate cultural traditions in wedding ceremonies Yvonne Wenger April 18, 2024 In celebrating their wedding liturgies, many couples getting married in the Catholic Church incorporate cultural traditions that hold special meaning for their families.
D.C. Knights’ council: Remove Rupnik art from shrine, apologize to abuse victims Gina Christian April 19, 2024 A Knights of Columbus council reportedly has called for the removal of artwork by Father Marko Rupnik at a national shrine, following the disgraced priest’s decades-long legacy of sexual and spiritual abuse claims by multiple victims.
Last survivor of USS Arizona, dead at 102, is recalled for commitment to country, strong faith Kurt Jensen April 19, 2024 By any measure, Louis Anthony “Lou” Conter, a Catholic hero of World War II who died April 1 at his home in Grass Valley, Calif., at age 102, led a celebrated life.
A better world can’t be built ‘lying on the couch,’ pope tells children Cindy Wooden April 19, 2024 Peace can spread and grow from “small seeds” like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up some litter and praying for God’s help, Pope Francis told Italian schoolchildren.
Arizona GOP lawmakers block abortion ban repeal ahead of likely ballot measure Kate Scanlon April 19, 2024 Republican lawmakers in Arizona’s Legislature chose different responses to the question of whether to repeal the state’s 1864 law banning abortion April 17. Some Republicans in the state Senate allowed that chamber to proceed to a repeal vote, while Republicans in the state House blocked a comparable effort.
‘It is the Lord!’ Jaymie Stuart Wolfe April 19, 2024 If there’s one thing we can learn from those who encountered the Risen Lord during the 40 days between his Resurrection and Ascension, it’s this: Seeing Jesus isn’t the same as recognizing him.
Praying through the headlines in the year of prayer Elizabeth Scalia April 18, 2024 It is an important and, yes, powerful thing to invite our guardian angels to guide us, as we peruse the news, toward stories most worthy of our attention; to guard us against rash judgment or bitter cynicism.
‘Stack days’ for growth Mark Viviano April 18, 2024 Greatness doesn’t just happen; it’s the result of daily dedication and effort.
‘It Was Just Your Turn’ Rita Buettner April 17, 2024 As I was approaching an intersection, I heard an ambulance coming from the right. I stopped to let it go by. While I waited for the ambulance to pass, I felt something hit my car from behind.
Easter and Pentecost Effie Caldarola April 17, 2024 The time between Easter Sunday and Pentecost is so special, but sometimes I fear we leave the Easter season behind us too quickly.