If we are faithful to these Lenten disciples, we will experience a new depth of joy when we solemnly celebrate of the Lord’s Death and Resurrection.Read More

In English 4 de marzo de 2025 Queridos amigos en Cristo: Quizás pensemos que la Cuaresma es una temporada triste, pero en realidad es una temporada de alegría y misericordia, un período de 40 días lleno de gracia en el que podemos experimentar una nueva primavera en nuestra vida espiritual. La Cuaresma es un tiempo...Read More

As his Sermon on the Plain moves from happiness to woefulness, Jesus is doing us a big favor. He is saving us from the counterfeit happiness of elusive wealth, satisfaction of our carnal appetites, the merriment of the doomed, evanescent human respect . . . the very things that often prevent us from stretching out...Read More

Just as St. Scholastica prayed with and for her brother St. Benedict, so too may she intercede for all of us on our lifelong journey of being formed in the likeness of Christ and of striving to bring about blessed order in the Church we love so dearly. May God bless us and keep us always...Read More

History is important. It matters. Black History matters. It is important to know about the lives of people who lived before us. To know what they faced. To know how they struggled. To know the heroes. Black History Month is designed to help us do that –whether you are in elementary school, high school, or...Read More

Just as in this Holy Mass we celebrate the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, so too we celebrate the official “presentation” of Father Francis Ouma as your pastor here at St. Joan of Arc, joined now with St. Patrick’s.Read More

Celebrating Fr. Kevin’s installation offers your parish community an opportunity to reflect, not only on his wonderful priestly leadership and service, but also on the mission of the Catholic Community of South Baltimore.Read More

Today our nation pauses to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a moment to reflect on the struggle for racial justice and equality that he championed, and indeed the way he championed that cause.Read More