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Good morning Catonsville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former priest convicted for 1990s abuse at Catonsville's St. Agnes school
  • How St. Agnes parishioners are investing in Catonsville's spiritual future
  • Catonsville mom stranded after ATV crash; family races to bring her home

Also on today's calendar: 🌍 Global Finds Community Yard Sale: African Fashion, Art, Furniture & Electronics and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: High clouds and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Priest Convicted Of Abusing Boy At Catonsville Catholic School (patch.com) — Catonsville residents are learning that former priest William Mannion Jr. has been convicted of abusing a young boy while assigned to St. Agnes Catholic School in the 1990s. After a four-day trial, a jury found him guilty of child abuse and multiple second-degree sex offense counts tied to his time at the Catonsville parish, and he now awaits sentencing in December.
   

2. A Hope-Filled Future Takes Root at St. Agnes Parish (archbalt.org) — St. Agnes Parish in Catonsville is rallying parishioners around a major "It Is Good That We Are Here" capital campaign, already generating over $500,000 in pledges and unlocking $400,000 in matching funds. Church leaders say the effort will secure the parish's facilities and ministries for future generations, inviting local families and longtime members alike to help shape the next 175 years of community life.
   

3. Vacation ATV Crash Leaves Maryland Mom Of Three Unable To Walk, Stranded In Caribbean (dailyvoice.com) — Catonsville resident Erica Bryant is hospitalized in St. Maarten after a serious ATV crash left her unable to walk and facing complications, including spinal fractures and unexplained bleeding. Her family says local hospital conditions are troubling and that she cannot fly commercially, so they're raising at least $55,000 for a medical evacuation back to Maryland. Neighbors who want to help can support the fundraiser to get her home to her three children.
   

4. Swastika found spray-painted on Catonsville High parking lot (baltimorefishbowl.com) — A swastika was discovered spray-painted on the upper stadium parking lot at Catonsville High School, prompting a Baltimore County police hate-crime investigation and concern among local families. School and Jewish community leaders stress that hate symbols have no place in Catonsville and urge residents to speak out. Officials say outreach officers are handling the case and ask anyone with information to contact police.
   

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    We are off Harlem by Westowne elementary. If you see our boy please let me know! He's super sweet and friendly but is probably scared! Hes not… (Nextdoor Catonsville)
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Ok Catonsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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