In a culture when freedom is supreme, the notion of obligation is repugnant to many, especially when it comes to “freedom of religion.” Nevertheless, obligations surround us: paying bills, faithfulness to spouse, keeping promises are all obligations which we readily recognize.Read More

Meeting the spiritual needs of the Catholic people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in the face of an aging and dwindling presbyterate was the challenge I laid before you in last week’s column.Read More

The work that is traditionally called “The Acts of the Apostles,” could really be called “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.” In this, his second volume, St. Luke continues to recount “all that Jesus did and taught,” but now he is recounting how Our Lord Jesus Christ accomplished his work through his Holy Spirit directing...Read More

When the summer sun and the thermometer rise, heat-related illness increases, especially for seniors, the very young and people who are overweight, ill, or working or exercising outside. These illnesses can become serious or fatal if not treated, according to the American Red Cross. Heat can affect older adults differently than younger people, and factors...Read More

For the second straight year, the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Parish has held a CRS Helping Hands meal-packaging event as a Lenten outreach initiative.Read More

The Catholic bishops in Maryland have announced their full support for efforts to combat human trafficking.Read More

Bishop Cantu said he let Tillerson know “that our only motive is to help build the common good, that we don’t have ulterior motives."Read More

I was deeply impressed by his graciousness coupled with his energy and vision.Read More