I find it sad that the “Obama election energizes black history celebration” (CR, Nov 13). As a Catholic, I would be ashamed to celebrate the election of a man who is willing to deny life to an infant that survives an abortion.Read More
In his players at Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, Coach Donald Davis sees reflections of the kid who used to be him – especially this time of year, when the Cardinals prepare to face Loyola in the annual Turkey Bowl at Ravens Stadium.Read More
The Archdiocese of Baltimore might consider closing Catholic hospitals and social service charities if the incoming U.S. Congress passes the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) and President-elect Barack Obama signs it into law.Read More
Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien was to preside over the opening session of the cause for sainthood of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton during the 12:10 p.m. Mass Nov. 20 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.Read More
WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor Barry C. Knestout, vicar for administration for the Washington Archdiocese, as an auxiliary bishop of Washington.Read More
WASHINGTON – A U.S. cardinal who has worked at the Vatican for 12 years harshly criticized President-elect Barack Obama Nov. 13, saying he has “an agenda and vision that are aggressive, disruptive and apocalyptic.”Read More
A narrow, cluttered row house that had served as a day shelter for homeless women and their children has been replaced by a gleaming new center in downtown Baltimore.Read More
Standing in front of Mercy High School, Baltimore, students last year, a small unassuming nun challenged the teens to consider what they could do to make the world a better place.Read More
As more than 50 young adults sipped brew and munched on appetizers at O’Lordan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Westminster, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien urged them to follow Christ in all they do.Read More
In this space last week I called on the Catholic faithful of this Archdiocese to continue to claim our legitimate role in the public square, despite the end of the national election, by urging our elected officials to uphold values we believe are fundamental to the common good. Chief among these is the sanctity of...Read More