I was shocked to read that The Catholic Review considers President Bush’s faith based initiatives to be a trademark of his presidency (CR, July 3). The real trademarks of the Bush presidency are: an immoral and unjustifiable war in Iraq costing the lives of countless thousands, ongoing lying and misrepresentation of facts to the American...Read More
Every few years, Matt and Meghan Sprankle would go to the airport with their father during the summer months and watch as Pat embarked on an international journey to celebrate World Youth Day.Read More
As “Farmer Joan” slid boxes of produce to the edge of her pickup truck, executive chef Anthony Cover opened one to peel back a head of romaine lettuce fresh from the farm to ensure it had a tight head and a bright green color.Read More
During a July 4 family get-together, Bishop W. Francis Malooly gathered his family around him. There was big news to share, and he wanted to tell them before it reached the ears of the faithful in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Read More
Bishop W. Francis Malooly’s brother bishops in the Archdiocese of Baltimore hailed his July 7 appointment as the new bishop of Wilmington as a sign of Pope Benedict XVI’s confidence in Baltimore’s native son.Read More
Baltimore clergy who know Bishop W. Francis Malooly well describe the longtime western vicar as a deeply committed priest who possesses a unique combination of keen administrative skills and a generous pastoral presence.Read More
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been enormously blessed by the priestly and episcopal ministry of Bishop Fran Malooly. His long service and friendly demeanor have endeared him to so many in our Archdiocese, especially the faithful of the Western Vicariate.Read More
When the merchant ship Snow Bird pulled into the port of Baltimore with its cargo of steel in early April, the crew expected a short layover before continuing to the next destination.Read More