ARTS & MEDIA

‘The Call of the Wild’ has interesting, unexpected plot twists

"Never was there such a dog," says grizzled Yukon explorer John Thornton (Harrison Ford), admiring the antics of Buck, the canine star of "The Call of the Wild."

Lawrenceville art teacher uses math in exhibit, classroom

Drawing inspiration from observation and life experiences, art teacher Katelyn Liepins is incorporating geometry not only in her personal creations, but also into project plans for her students in St. Ann School, Lawrenceville.

‘Fantasy Island’ misses boat as a horror film

Film fans looking for the cinematic equivalent of rich Corinthian leather will be sadly disappointed by the muddled horror flick "Fantasy Island" (Sony).

Author recounts parents' struggle with Hansen's disease, effect on family

Louisiana author Anne Harmon Brett wrote a 2019 book about her father's diagnosis of Hansen's disease, once called leprosy, and his life inside the National Leprosarium in Carville, Louisiana.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ will be of interest children

Not that the intended core audience of children is likely to notice, but many of the adults who take them will find that there's something oddly mechanical and even maladroit about "Sonic the Hedgehog" (Paramount).

New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season

Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season:

Diocese’s multimedia department earns three silver Davey Awards

We only have to look to Scripture to learn that sometimes it’s not the goliaths that get all the accolades. Sometimes it’s the humble shepherds doing God’s work, too.

‘Into Your Hands’ honors loved ones, serves African Mission

Caritas Chamber Chorale will present a series of Lenten concerts of sacred music entitled "Into Your Hands." The concerts will benefit the Adorno Fathers’ African Mission.

Authors celebrate cathedrals in wake of devastating Notre Dame fire

Among the many disasters of 2019, the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evoked, possibly, the most universal sadness as this cathedral and the Eiffel Tower are the two most famous symbols of Paris. 

‘Unplanned’ being shown at Monmouth University

The Catholic Campus Ministry at Monmouth University is hosting a showing of the movie “Unplanned.”

'He was a great,' Pope Francis says of St. John Paul II

St. John Paul II taught the world that truly great faith and holiness dwell in "the normality of a person who lives in profound communion with Christ," Pope Francis said in a new book.

'He was a great,' Pope Francis says of St. John Paul II

St. John Paul II taught the world that truly great faith and holiness dwell in "the normality of a person who lives in profound communion with Christ," Pope Francis says in a new book.

Mary Higgins Clark formed enduring bond with worldwide readership

Mary Higgins Clark, known as the "queen of suspense" to her millions of readers throughout the world, died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, Jan. 31. She was 92.

Bodybuilding makes priest fit for ministry; gym also place to evangelize

Catholic priests get asked a lot of questions, but for Father Rafael Capo one question comes up more often than not.

Baltimore museum showcasing medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi

More than eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi and two companions randomly opened a prayer book three times inside their parish Church of St. Nicolo in Italy.


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