María J. Moriarty

María J. Moriarty

María J. Moriarty is a freelance journalist with more than 10 years of experience in the field. She holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Originally from Mexico City, she started her career in broadcast before pivoting to financial reporting, where she’s spent the majority of her career.

Articles by María J. Moriarty

Vacated in 2021 when the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity order consolidated, the convent at St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood now offers private rooms and shared common areas to teachers and ministry professionals, usually within their first five years of service. Credit: St. Alphonsus Parish/Archdiocese of Seattle

Seattle parish transforms convent into affordable housing for mission-driven teachers

Oct 18, 2024 / 06:00 am

St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle has converted its former convent into affordable living spaces for young educators and ministry leaders.

St. Junípero Serra. Credit: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Rare 1776 St. Junípero Serra letter fails to sell at New York auction

Sep 27, 2024 / 12:15 pm

A two-page letter from 1776 written by St. Junípero Serra failed to sell at a New York auction this week after the auction house declined a $70,000 offer.

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Diocese of Phoenix doubles down on mental health ministry

Sep 24, 2024 / 11:55 am

The soon-to-be Mental Health First Aid trainers are set to serve in each of the diocese’s deaneries, aiming to expand mental health training capacity.