Pope urges doctrinal office to act ‘decisively’ against sex abuse

Pope Francis reaffirmed the importance of responding decisively to the problem of the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy.
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Another Season of Hope

I've lived most of my 33 years in Baltimore. I was born here and so were my parents. I don't have much memory of the Colts leaving, but my parents made sure I got to expert all that is the Baltimore Orioles. It didn't take long for them to become
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Cristo Rey senior grows in faith

Cristo Rey Jesuit senior Elijah Miles is on the path to becoming a politician.
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 5)

— 1 —If I hadn’t already been a fan of the pope’s youngest sister, I would have become one when I read this interview. Maria Elena Bergoglio is honest and real, but she’s also a masterful public relations expert, whether or not she knows it, as she turns even the
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Jurassic Park

Moviegoers are in for some extreme excitement if they venture within the terrifying boundaries of "Jurassic Park."
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In Argentina, some hope new pope brings Catholics back to churches

Some Catholics hope the elevation of Pope Francis will bring Argentines back to the church.
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Deadline for public comments on HHS mandate is April 8

Archbishop William E. Lori, along with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging Catholics to submit comments opposing the federal mandate, which they say violates Americans’ right to religious freedom outlined in the First Amendment.
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I believe

As I walk on a spring day (it feels more like winter as I write this column), I’m always touched by the sight of dead leaves on the sidewalk. Once they were but tiny buds.
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40 days of Lent and 50 days of Easter

Lent is over. Holy Week has been celebrated. Easter Sunday has been observed. Now what?
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Book review: Walking with Pope Benedict XVI on my Lenten journey

When Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation just days before Ash Wednesday, I decided to read one of his books, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. It seemed like an appropriate choice for Lent, but it ended up being more than that. As
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A trip to the dentist brings smiles and a heavenly toothbrush

Eighteen months ago when it was time for Leo’s first dentist appointment, I did my research and found a special pediatric dentist.They had fantastic toys in the waiting room. The chairs were all different colors. It should have been fun, but I was miserable.The staff kept trying to talk me
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Two Archdiocese of Baltimore natives ordained Dominican deacons

Men from Bel Air and Hagerstown were among six men ordained transitional deacons for the Dominican Order March 9 at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.
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