At Catholic University's opening Mass, archbishop encourages students to be proud of their faith
 |  | | | Archbishop Donald Wuerl, Catholic University's chancellor, incenses a crucifix during the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which he concelebrated with 90 priests from the university. |
Good attendance, a new school president, and TV cameras filming a live Mass broadcast, marked Catholic University of America's Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sept. 2. The annual Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception begins each new school year for Catholic University. At the Mass, five Eternal Word Television Network cameras captured the gathering for the first time. Archbishop Donald Wuerl, CUA's chancellor and the main celebrant of the Mass, greeted the university's new president, John Garvey, and the gathered students, saying how pleased he was to see the "large, large number" in attendance at the liturgy, which he called "a statement of our unique academic identity."
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
| Quo Vadis camp helps high school-aged young men 'listen to the voice of God' |
About 45 high school-aged young men recently participated in the Archdiocese of Washington's second "Quo Vadis Day" camp to learn more about discerning their life's vocation, whether to the priesthood or another calling. "This is a camp centered on teaching young men how to discern their vocation," said Father Robert Walsh, the archdiocesan assistant director of priest vocations and chaplain at the University of Maryland. "It is not priest recruitment, although we do discuss the call to priesthood as well as to religious life and married life."
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |  | | At Encounter the Gospel of Life camp, Catholic teens bring Christ's love to community |
As sure as the hazy, hot, and humid weather arrives each summer in the Washington area, hundreds of teens descend on the city to experience the joy of serving others. This year was no exception as 350 teens from the archdiocese and beyond gathered July 11-16 at the University of Maryland in College Park for the 2010 Encounter the Gospel of Life service camp.
Friday, July 23, 2010 | | | Opportunity Scholar and Nickelodeon guest star thankful for chance to attend Catholic schools |
For an eighth grader, Ryan Washington will admit he's got connections. Last week, Washington, a student at St. Augustine School in the District, attended a welcoming ceremony for the Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the White House. It was the second time he shook hands with President Barack Obama. He has also conversed with Archbishop Donald Wuerl, and has met actors from the popular TV show, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody while working on a Hollywood television set next to theirs. Washington was a guest star last year on Nickelodeon's game show, BrainSurge that quizzes the memory and knowledge of contestants on various subjects.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 | | | Seton senior, daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, earns full scholarship to Harvard |
Grateful for the support of her parents and her Catholic education, Diana Isabel Acosta, the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, has achieved her dream of attending Harvard university. Acosta, a member of St. Ambrose Parish in Cheverly and a graduating senior at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, is the first member of her family to attend college.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 | | | During summer in Ethiopia, McNamara student met new 'brothers and sisters' |
While most students dream of a summer vacation at camp or the beach or lazing by the pool, Daniel Artin, a graduating senior at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, spent the summer between his junior and senior years in high school tutoring sick orphans in Ethiopia.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 | | | Youth honored for service, sportsmanship at Office of Youth Ministry/Catholic Youth Organization Banquet | Four youth of the Archdiocese of Washington received top awards at the Office of Youth Ministry/Catholic Youth Organization 65th annual Awards Banquet, held May 5 at the Marriott Inn and Conference Center at the University of Maryland's University College in Hyattsville.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 | | | Mystics' Marissa Coleman returns to play basketball at St. John's, where she once starred |
The Washington Mystics traveled across town to the Northwest Washington campus of St. John's College High School last week for an exhibition game against the Polish National Team. School officials honored Mystics guard and St. John's alumna Marissa Coleman as she prepared to enter her second season in the WNBA. Coleman, the all-time leading scorer in girls' basketball for the Cadets, returned to her alma mater with her professional teammates and helped the Mystics defeat Poland, 71-44.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 | | | At Scout retreat, cooking priest encourages praying grace before meals |
Where Jesus used a mustard seed to teach about the Kingdom of God, Father Leo Patalinghug uses salt, pepper, brown sugar, hot sauce, green and red peppers, onions, flank steak and other ingredients to teach the same message. The priest - author of the "Grace Before Meals: Recipes for Family Life" cookbook, star of a web-based cooking show, frequent television guest and a member of the faculty at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary where he directs the Pastoral Field Education Program - is perhaps best known for defeating celebrity chef and Food Network star Bobby Flay on the "Throwdown! With Bobby Flay" show.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | | | FBI agents offer parents and youth advice for staying safe on the Internet |
Today's world is challenging for young people, and youth and their parents need to take steps to stay safe on the Internet, two FBI agents said during a recent presentation at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda. "I do feel for kids now, everything they have to deal with... We had bullies back in the day. We had notes (left) in the locker, not online," said FBI Agent Jessica McGurty Nye, discussing cyber bullying.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | | | Student suicides highlight need for bullying programs |
Bullying is just part of growing up. After all, the victim teased in the movies always comes out on top. Not so in real life. The tragic consequences of bullying have increasingly made headlines, prompting Massachusetts lawmakers to pass legislation in March aimed at curbing bullying at schools and in cyberspace.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 | |
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