One hundred years ago this July, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., was thrust into the national spotlight in what was pitched as a historic showdown between faith and science.| Catholic Review
Discussions among the Oblate Sisters of Providence regarding starting a lay associates program began in earnest in 1989, according to Oblate Sister of Providence Annette Beecham, director of the program that had its first installation in 1992. She was fresh out of formation at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh when she was assigned to develop it.| Catholic Review
Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer Jr. died July 8. He was 61.| Catholic Review
Shouts and laughter filled a large hall at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park July 9 as more than 100 teenage boys threw themselves into a high-energy group game – just one part of a week designed to inspire deeper faith and lasting friendships. The occasion was Quo Vadis, a four-day summer vocations camp for young men hosted by the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.| catholicreview.org
CARNEY – When congregants are sitting in the pew during Mass, they may be focused on the action on the altar. In the meantime, safety professionals are helping leaders learn to recognize potential threats of violence in their parishes and how to respond effectively.| catholicreview.org