Baltimore artist Paul DeRemigis Jr. will be signing his newest original painting, a rendering of the restored Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore, April 12.Read More

Q. Lately, I have been experiencing a loss of taste. Food just doesn’t taste right and, sometimes, my sense of smell is involved too. I’ve been told by friends that this sometimes happens when people age and is “normal,” however, I really would like to know if there is anything else that may be causing...Read More

Pope Benedict XVI has recognized the exemplary ministry of three priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore by conferring on them the honorary title of monsignor. Cardinal William H. Keeler made the surprise announcement during a March 22 dinner at his Charles Street residence with the new monsignors –Read More

WASHINGTON - It’s not every day that the Vatican newspaper declares that a fictional character from the world of television is a Catholic - and a cartoon character at that.Read More

Isn’t it ironical that in the article announcing the Holy Father’s exhortation on the Eucharist, the writer includes this line: “Christ, ‘who is present in the bread and wine through the power of the Holy Spirit.’ The teaching of the Church is that when Christ is present in the Eucharist, bread and wine no longer...Read More

On Oct. 3, we celebrated Respect Life Sunday. In our intercessions we prayed for newborn babies, for married couples, for government leaders, those in prisons, hospitals and at home who are near death. We prayed for the elderly, those threatened by violence, women who have had abortions, as well as those who are in their...Read More

Providing avenues for healing to victims of childhood sexual abuse and creating a safe environment for all children entrusted to the Church’s care form the foundation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s child protection efforts. Senate Bill 575 fails to promote either of these goals. For this reason, and for the reasons stated below, the Archdiocese...Read More

ANNAPOLIS – Although the sophisticated may deride them as simple-minded, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said traditional Christians should have the courage to embrace their faith.Read More