Maryland’s Catholic colleges continue to spend, make do with less

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's three Catholic colleges are operating on tight budgets as they face financial pressures.
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An archbishop’s anniversary: Catholics share personal stories of Baltimore’s leader

Read stories submitted by local Catholics about their encounters with Baltimore's Archbishop Lori.
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God makes no one struggle with life’s challenges alone, pope says

God is always by our side, never giving us more than we can handle, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square May 14.
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WMAR incident brings back Rodgers Forge memories

For a child growing up in Rodgers Forge a few decades ago, the neighborhood was magical.We raced bicycles in the alleys and played “wall ball” against the garages.On snowy days we sledded down the hill by St. Pius X Church.Every weekday we walked across Heathfield Road to Overbrook and up
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First Communion gift ideas

A child’s first Communion is one of the highlights of his or her spiritual life. Choosing a meaningful gift for such an important occasion can be a challenge, but there are many options.
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Music Monday: Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Ave Maria” by Luciano Pavarotti

Honoring our Blessed Mother:The month of May is the perfect month for honoring all the Moms as it is the month when the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of us all. Music Monday:Today I’m sharing Schubert’s beautiful “Ave Maria” sung by Luciano Pavarotti during the Three Tenors
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Four new deacons ready to serve Baltimore archdiocese

Four men were ordained deacons by Archbishop Lori in a May 10 ceremony at the basilica.
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Harvard Student Black Mass: A personal Catholic response

Via social media sites such as Facebook, I heard there is a student club at Harvard planning a “Black Mass” for today. When I first heard of it, I didn’t think much about it except to pray for all involved, on both sides of the issue.Then, as today approached, I
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Soccer Mom

I registered my oldest son for soccer clinic this morning, joining the ranks of soccer moms all over the world.  But what does it mean to be a soccer mom?  And why does it matter? When I signed that registration form, I entered into a long-term contract, not so unlike a
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Something other than an ordinary read

Before I started reading Something Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It, I wasn't sure what to expect. I am a regular reader of Jennifer Fulwiler’s blog, Conversion Diary, so I knew the author was an excellent writer with six children and an intense fear
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Hew to canon law when closing churches, Cardinal Burke says

When considering the suppression of parishes or the closing of church buildings, bishops should hew closely to canon law.
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