Fifty years of faithful service: Celebrating the golden anniversary to the priesthood of Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien

His Eminence Cardinal Edwin F. O’BrienFifty years of blessings:Today marks a joyous celebration as we honor the anniversary of our much-loved Archbishop Emeritus, who was ordained to the priesthood on this date (May 29) in 1965. Father Edwin Frederick O’Brien was just 26 years old when he was ordained
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Share Your Gifts

Image: encouraging wordsNote: I gave this speech at Mass during our Ministry Weekend at St. Joan of Arc Church in Aberdeen to encourage others to find their God-given gifts and share them with our parish.You can do the same at your parish.---“Our St. Joan of Arc parish motto is “Jesus
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Emmitsburg parishioners show generosity, concern for West Baltimore

St. Joseph in Emmitsburg rallies in support of West Baltimore following city unrest.
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Coach Savage’s entire life was ‘in service to another’

At his funeral Mass, Loyola Blakefield's Jerry Savage was remembered for his grace, marriage of 51 years and selfless faith.
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Spring fever in early childhood

I had both of the little boys with me when I stopped by St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen on the Friday morning of the spring concert.  I needed to hang some of the beautiful posters my 4th and 7th grade students made to celebrate each of the “American Bandstand” songs that
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Why I blog: How writing is part of my faith journey

Lately I have been thinking about why I blog.I write to reflect. I write to remember. I write to connect.I also write because I love words. Words help me make sense of the many thoughts I have swirling through my mind. Words bring order to the mostly wonderful chaos of
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Is ‘Tomorrowland’ a Catholic movie?

Disney was a religious man, though not Catholic. But his optimism is matched by centuries of Catholic writing and teaching.
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At prayer walk, Bishop Madden floats ideas for helping West Baltimore

Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden leads first prayer walk since the death of Freddie Gray Jr.
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Sister Mary Rebecca Elkins, R.S.M., dies at 90

A funeral Mass for Sister of Mercy Mary Rebecca Elkins was offered May 22 at Mercy Villa.
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Pentecost and Blessed Oscar Romero

Blessed Oscar Romero was a fearless advocate for the poor and the marginalized.
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Pope, in interview, says he hasn’t watched TV since 1990

Pope Francis said he wants to be remembered as “a good person who tried to do good. I cannot ask for anything more than that.”
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