Michelle Boorstein

Articles by Michelle Boorstein

Young Muslims Strive to Uphold Faith, Find a Place in Dominant U.S. Culture (June 6, 2009)

Pope Trod Own Path in Mideast (May 16, 2009)

Celibacy Is a Hot Topic After Steamy Photos of Father Alberto Cutie Surface (May 7, 2009)

D.C. Churches, Especially Black Congregations, Wonder Where Obamas Will Worship (April 28, 2009)

Family of 5 Is Found Dead, Apparently at Father's Hand (April 19, 2009)

Rockville's St. Raphael Catholic Church Mourns Priest Who Died on Holy Thursday (April 12, 2009)

A Celebration of the Sun, and the Earth (April 9, 2009)

Alleged Scam Troubles D.C. Islamic Center (March 31, 2009)

Group Protests Williams's Nomination to Catholic Society (March 18, 2009)

Report Says St. Luke Institute in Silver Spring Has Serious Safety Problems (March 14, 2009)

President Obama Features Nonsectarian Prayer at Many Appearances, Pleasing Some and Concerning Others (March 10, 2009)

Trinity College Program on Public Values Survey Finds Drop in Percentage of Americans Identifying as Christian (March 9, 2009)

Maryland Catholic Priest on Verge of Becoming Celebrity Chef (March 3, 2009)

Religious Right's James Dobson Resigns as Board Chairman of Focus on the Family (February 28, 2009)

Tightening the Ties That Bind (February 15, 2009)

With New President, Progressive Faith Groups Trying to Shift Debate (January 31, 2009)

Pope Voices Support for Jews, Rejects Holocaust Denial (January 28, 2009)

Lifting of Bishops' Excommunication Angers Many (January 28, 2009)

Longtime Bishop Who Presided Over Va. Rift to Step Down (January 24, 2009)

Abortion Foes Recall Lincoln's Slavery Stand (January 23, 2009)

Variety of Clergy, Worship Program Reflect a Focus On Inclusiveness (January 22, 2009)

Big Turnout For Obama's Former Pastor (January 19, 2009)

A Rush of Spiritual Outreach, Spirited Partying (January 11, 2009)

Activist D.C. Church Embraces Transition in Name of Its Mission (January 6, 2009)

No Shortage of Strangers for a Good Cause (December 26, 2008)

A Shtick To Delve Beyond The Dreidel (December 22, 2008)

His Mission: Trinidad's Salvation (December 21, 2008)

Judge Rules For Dissidents In Episcopal Property Fight (December 20, 2008)

Avery Dulles, 90; Prominent Catholic Cardinal, Theologian (December 14, 2008)

Vatican Ethics Guide Stirs Controversy (December 13, 2008)

Study of Health and Religiosity Growing Despite Criticism (December 6, 2008)

A Worldwide Anglican Melee (December 5, 2008)

Conservative Episcopalians Vote to Create Alternative Branch (December 4, 2008)

Churches Vie to Attract The Newest First Family (November 22, 2008)

In Va., a Powerful and Polarizing Pastor (November 16, 2008)

Wuerl Elected to Lead Panel Guarding Catholic Church Doctrine (November 15, 2008)

Praise and Politics (November 10, 2008)

Faith-Based Groups Seek Clues To Obama Administration Plan (November 8, 2008)

At Howard, Putting Faith in Diversity (November 8, 2008)

More Needy Are Turning To Clergy for Funds, Faith (October 26, 2008)

Va. Ruling Bolsters Breakaway Parishes (October 15, 2008)

D.C. Area's Take on Yom Kippur's Downtime (October 8, 2008)

At Debate Gatherings, Crowds Riveted but Hungry for Answers (September 27, 2008)

Changing Ramadan Rituals (September 27, 2008)

Trying to Get Christian Music Fans to Tune To the Left (September 19, 2008)

Reinvigorating a Movement (September 13, 2008)

At the Willard, Tea and Empathy (September 2, 2008)

A Book Too Hot Off The Presses (August 21, 2008)

Postal Workers Go Without Answers (August 3, 2008)

A Summer Drive For the Forever Young (August 2, 2008)

Obama Working to Ensure Jewish Vote (July 24, 2008)

D.C. Child Agency To Borrow Staff, Hire Workers (July 18, 2008)

Episcopal Church Loses In Court (June 28, 2008)

The Religious Left? Is Nothing Sacred?! (June 26, 2008)

At the Foot of the Capitol, Capital Pride (June 16, 2008)

Seeking Common Ground in Faith (June 14, 2008)

Altar Egos (June 7, 2008)

Charting a Path to Sainthood (June 2, 2008)

Muslims Try to Balance Traditions, U.S. Culture on Path to Marriage (May 27, 2008)

Denominations Back Va. Diocese (May 24, 2008)

Raid on Slaughterhouse May Mean Shortage of Kosher Meat (May 22, 2008)

U.S. Jews' Relationship With Israel Evolves (May 11, 2008)

Victims Group Protests Lack of Notice About Priest (May 6, 2008)

Windows to the World, Now Open (May 4, 2008)

Pope Ends U.S. Trip With Airport Farewell From Vice President (April 21, 2008)

Pope Stresses Human Rights, Ethical Science (April 19, 2008)

Pontiff Prays With Sex Abuse Victims (April 18, 2008)

Inside the Papal 'Bubble,' a Curious Air (April 18, 2008)

Vintage Vestments: The Philosophical Threads Woven Into Papal Garments (April 17, 2008)

Pontiff Begins Historic Visit (April 16, 2008)

A Back-to-Basics Messenger (April 15, 2008)

The Pope's Impassioned But Independent U.S. Flock (April 13, 2008)

Court Ruling Boosts Breakaway Churches (April 5, 2008)

Views From the Outside (March 29, 2008)

Catholic College Leaders Expect Pope to Deliver Stern Message (March 14, 2008)

Going Down-Market: Satan Rules the Night at Jaxx (March 2, 2008)

Pleas for Tickets to Papal Mass Inundate Archdiocese (February 29, 2008)

In Major Poll, U.S. Religious Identity Appears Very Slippery (February 26, 2008)

Singers Try to Hit the Right Pitch To Win a Spot in the Ballpark Choir (February 10, 2008)

Va. Race a Litmus Test for McCain (February 9, 2008)

Interfaith Movement In America Digs Deeper (February 9, 2008)

Arun Gandhi Quits Peace Institute in Flap Over Blog Posting (January 26, 2008)

Activists Pose as Guantanamo Prisoners (January 13, 2008)

State Files to Join Episcopal Case (January 12, 2008)

In Property Dispute, Litigation Drags On, And the Costs Grow (January 10, 2008)

Celebrating in Earnest (January 1, 2008)

Heartbreaking Theft From Homemade Nativity Scene (December 26, 2007)

House Fire Kills Elderly Couple in Northwest (December 25, 2007)

Signs of Season Include Legal Spats Over Church-State Issues (December 21, 2007)

Va. Diocese Shows Signs of Thriving Despite Rift (December 18, 2007)

Jews and Muslims Set Up Big Interfaith Effort (December 16, 2007)

The Mormon Question (December 15, 2007)

U.S. Catholic Bishops Fault Theologian's 2004 Book (December 11, 2007)

The Trials and Tribulations of Hashmel Turner (December 9, 2007)

Plea Deal Expected In Military Sex Case (December 6, 2007)

Court: Iowa Can't Fund Prison Ministry (December 4, 2007)

Not Your Dad's Klezmer LP (December 4, 2007)

A Family Reunion For Grandson of Zionism's Founder (November 30, 2007)

Buzzworthy Sisters in Habits Headed to Va. School (November 25, 2007)

Trial Begins in Clash Over Va. Church Property (November 14, 2007)

Pope Will Visit D.C. In April (November 13, 2007)

Hindu Festival Shines Light Far and Wide (November 10, 2007)

Fugitives Find Relief in 'Safe Surrender' (November 4, 2007)

Political Tide Turning (October 27, 2007)

Envoy Is the Lobbying Force Behind Dalai Lama's Medal (October 16, 2007)

Muslims Call for Interfaith Peace (October 12, 2007)

Dalai Lama to Visit D.C. Next Week (October 10, 2007)

Christian Men Rally to Reignite Their Spirit (October 7, 2007)

Sustaining Awareness, a Step at a Time (October 7, 2007)

Anglican Leader Plays Down Schism (September 22, 2007)

Anglican Leader Urges Church To Find Accord Amid Turmoil (September 21, 2007)

War Opponents Train For Visits to Area Schools And Recruitment Centers (September 17, 2007)

Thousands March to Capitol to Protest Iraq War (September 16, 2007)

Dueling Demonstrations (September 16, 2007)

Vatican Makes Inquiries Into Professor's Writings (September 14, 2007)

Week of Antiwar Events To Start With a 'Die-In' (September 13, 2007)

Charitable Tradition in Transition (September 13, 2007)

Breaking Away (September 3, 2007)

Mosque Bookkeeper Alleges Payments to Director's Mistresses (August 16, 2007)

Police Suspicious, Sikhs Concerned Over Death of Fairfax Student, 21 (August 9, 2007)

Hindu Groups Ask '08 Hopefuls to Criticize Protest (July 27, 2007)

Spreading the Word (July 21, 2007)

From Muslim Youths, a Push for Change (July 15, 2007)

Eerie Souvenirs From the Vietnam War (July 3, 2007)

Messianic Group's Touchy Mission (June 30, 2007)

Putting Faith in Affordable Housing (June 23, 2007)

Blocks for Play Target Need For Improved Early Schooling (June 10, 2007)

Promoting a Domestic Jewish Agenda (June 9, 2007)

Politics and Public Service Tinge Messages (May 21, 2007)

Digestive Disease Week Brings Doctors Galore (And Revenue) to City (May 21, 2007)

Conservative N.Va. Priest Installed as Anglican Bishop (May 6, 2007)

Fire Claims Library, and Pieces of the Past (May 1, 2007)

2 Fires Ravage Eastern Market, Georgetown Library in 12 Hours (May 1, 2007)

Realization of Prayers and Dreams (April 28, 2007)

Virginia Tech Offers Grading Flexibility To Reduce Pressure (April 20, 2007)

A Place Between Grief And Going Forward (April 19, 2007)

Hokie Nation Spirit Pierces Fog of Tragedy in Blacksburg (April 18, 2007)

Ambassadors of Many Faiths Find Common Ground at Seder (April 2, 2007)

A Day Bubbling With Beauty, Ancient Skill (April 1, 2007)

Howard Vote On Divestiture Is Notable for Lack of Outcry (March 31, 2007)

UPDATE: Ex-Gonzaga Priest Removed From Ministry Faces 5 More Sexual Misconduct Complaints (March 18, 2007)

Evangelical Bioethics and the Web (March 17, 2007)

Federal Panels Order NIH to Reinstate Priest (March 2, 2007)

A Clumpy Torrent Sends Road Crews Scrambling (February 26, 2007)

A Call to Confession, for It Is Fading (February 22, 2007)

Peter James Lee (February 16, 2007)

Martyn Minns (February 16, 2007)

Ex-Student Accuses Jesuit Of Misconduct (February 7, 2007)

Diocese Sues 11 Seceding Congregations Over Property Ownership (February 1, 2007)

Mississippi Rector Chosen as Next Bishop (January 31, 2007)

Congregants in Legal Limbo Over Who Gets the House (January 29, 2007)

Found Through Translation (January 27, 2007)

Abortion Foes to Renew Efforts (January 23, 2007)

4 Young Men, Toddler Die in 2-Car Collision (January 21, 2007)

Praying for Answers (January 18, 2007)

A Mission of Understanding (January 15, 2007)

Diocese Won't Extend Pledge Not to Sue (January 10, 2007)

Chinese Youths Tiptoe Into Christianity (December 25, 2006)

The Festival of (Energy-Efficient) Lights (December 21, 2006)

Diocese Declares Time Out on Lawsuits (December 19, 2006)

7 Va. Episcopal Parishes Vote to Sever Ties (December 18, 2006)

Episcopal Churches To Vote on Departure (December 4, 2006)

Imperfections Meet Prayer in the Fairfax Jail (December 3, 2006)

More Muslims Gaining Political Ground (November 30, 2006)

'Apostles' Ordered to Abide by Zoning Laws (November 23, 2006)

A Pointed Reminder for Security Screeners (November 21, 2006)

For Georgetown 'Apostles,' A Rowhouse Rebellion (November 11, 2006)

Songs of a Shared Journey, Simple Faith (November 5, 2006)

In a Tech-Savvy World, the Word of God Goes Mobile (November 5, 2006)

Va. Catholics Pushed to Support Same-Sex Marriage Ban (October 30, 2006)

Wanted: Religious Leader. Belief in God Not Required (October 21, 2006)

Rocking Their Religious Identities (October 14, 2006)

Mosque Suit Says Manager Embezzled $300,000 (October 12, 2006)

Synagogue Gets Pleasant Shock From Gift in Memory of Wife (October 5, 2006)

Effort Aims To Push Muslims To the Polls (September 29, 2006)

Police Stop Protest at Senate Building (September 27, 2006)

Quixote Center Celebrates 30 Years of Pushing Change (September 23, 2006)

A Time to Reflect on Spiritual Journeys (September 22, 2006)

Surge in Anti-Muslim Incidents Reported (September 19, 2006)

Museum Builds on Original Foundation (September 17, 2006)

Americans May Be More Religious Than They Realize (September 12, 2006)

Of Church and Change (September 2, 2006)

Ministry Groups' Ejection Protested (August 31, 2006)

Churches Reach Out To Mayoral Candidates (August 30, 2006)

Georgetown U. Ejects Private Ministry Groups (August 27, 2006)

Ministering With New Maturity (August 6, 2006)

Hare Krishna Coming of Age (August 6, 2006)

Reclaiming the Feminine Spirit in the Catholic Priesthood (July 30, 2006)

Speakers, Backers Portray Conflict In Mideast as Part of Terror War (July 20, 2006)

Lebanese Cardinal Leads Peace Service (July 19, 2006)

Finding Her Stroke (May 14, 2006)