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January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012

Vocations thrive in parishes with ‘spiritual soil,’ pope says

VATICAN CITY – Parish communities with a real sense of obligation to spread the Gospel are places where vocations to be missionary priests and religious thrive, said Pope Benedict XVI.
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January 19, 2012

Concern about marriage is overdue

At last we have something concrete to support the obvious (CR, Feb 21). As a result of a recent study of 1,008 married couples, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz was able to conclude that “We must find ways to offer couples a more integrated, continuous, and varied ministry that will help them grow in happiness and...
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January 19, 2012

Mount St. Joe earns top seed

Mount St. Joseph High School, Irvington, will be the top seed in both the MIAA A Conference and the Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournaments.
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January 19, 2012

Lady Panthers capture sixth consecutive title

Sophomore Shatyra Hawkes and senior Kandice Green combined for 29 points to lead the St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, Panthers to another IAAM A Conference championship title on Feb. 17 at Villa Julie College.
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January 19, 2012

Pope tells Jesuits to make faith clear

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI asked the Jesuits to continue to be pioneers in dialogue, theological research and work for justice, but insisted that they also must make clear their faith and their acceptance of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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January 19, 2012

Diocese asks parishes, schools to break ties to Komen

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following the practice of some other dioceses, the Diocese of Little Rock is discouraging its parishes and schools from supporting fundraising activities for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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January 19, 2012

Priest says physical exercise has made him a better cleric

As Father James P. Kiesel walks into the Gold’s Gym in east Towson, the staff members call him by name and offer encouragement for his tri-weekly workout. “Looking good, Father Jim,” one of the men says as the 51-year-old pastor of St. Dominic, Hamilton, heads toward the cardio-exercise equipment. “Keep up the good work.”
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January 19, 2012

Penance and Reconciliation: A Sacrament of Healing

“Is Christ here or not?” Jarred by the sudden and insistent voice as I exited the Church, I looked up, turned and found a woman standing beside me. She said, again, “Is Christ here or not?”
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January 19, 2012

Eucharistc adoration doesn’t trump the Mass

One of the genuinely hopeful developments in Catholic life in recent years has been the spread of eucharistic adoration. Parishes across the country have begun to offer opportunities for people to meditate and pray before the Blessed Sacrament. In some places, eucharistic adoration is a 24/7 program while elsewhere it takes place several days a...
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January 19, 2012

Is same-sex marriage sensible?

The Baltimore Sun published an article written by Jay Hancock entitled “Legalizing same-sex marriage is sensible” on the front page of the Feb. 20 business section. The article can be read online at https://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.hancock20feb20,0,7741294.column. This article confuses a number of issues to come up with a faulty conclusion. It is imperative that we voice our...
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January 19, 2012

Our kids are killing to be heard

Why are our children so angry that they are killing themselves and others? Another school shooting in Illinois happened, this immediately after our community struggles to understand why a 16-year-old has been charged in connection with the murders of his parents and two younger brothers. We all remember the senseless killings on the campus of...
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January 19, 2012

Bishops say Christians’ disappearance threatens hope

ROME – The disappearance of Christian communities from the Middle East threatens hope for finding a way to preserve traditional Arab values while also recognizing individual human rights, said two of the region’s Catholic bishops.
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