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WASHINGTON -- An exchange between Catholic high school students and a Native American tribal leader in Washington Jan. 18 was vilified on social media the following day, but the immediate accusations that the students showed racist behavior have been...
NEW CASTLE — Altina Herbert’s start as the principal at Serviam Girls Academy in New Castle got off to a delayed start, but it was for a good reason. She was on maternity leave after delivering her second child,...
WASHINGTON -- National Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated across the country Jan. 27-Feb. 2 this year with the theme: "Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed." "Young people today need Catholic education more than ever," said Bishop Michael C. Barber...
WASHINGTON -- Societies today need "artisans of peace," like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., "who can be messengers and authentic witnesses of God the Father, who wills the good and the happiness of the human family," said the...
WASHINGTON -- An exchange between Catholic high school students and a Native American tribal leader in Washington Jan. 18 was vilified on social media the following day, but the immediate accusations the students showed racist behavior have been stepped...
ELKTON, Md. — The eighth-grade class at Immaculate Conception School in Elkton isn’t very big, but it includes a number of young patriots who were able to eloquently answer the question, “Why do I honor the American flag?” Simone Matucci,...
There is very little that a priest does each week that requires so much attention as the Sunday homily. The homily can be a source of inspiration or it can be a stumbling block for many in the assembly....
The holiday break is a distant memory for the various high school sports teams. Most have off for Martin Luther King Day, but a busy week is in store for lots of squads. There are a few enticing matchups...
Wherever we look, anger is on the rise and is calling for a deeper look at its anatomy. Anger, which is one of the seven capital sins, is often painted as evil. Psychologists would advise, however, that we take a...
I began my service as a lector in 1965 when I was 12 years old. Only a few months before (on Nov. 29, 1964), Masses were celebrated in English for the first time in the United States. So, you...