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January 19, 2012

Catholic churches asked to hold special collection for victims of Japan quake, tsunami

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, has asked all Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to hold a special collection for the victims of last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In a March 14 letter to all parishes, the Archbishop also called on Catholics to pray for “the suffering people of...
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January 19, 2012

Frostburg school to close

Frostburg’s St. Michael School, one of two remaining Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore west of Hagerstown, is closing.
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January 19, 2012

More than 700 to enter Catholic Church at Easter Vigil

A total of 727 catechumens and candidates participated in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion March 13 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, St. Ann in Hagerstown and St. John Neumann in Annapolis.
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January 19, 2012

Catholic group urges bishops to condemn war

A Catholic group of priests, former priests and laypeople called on U.S. bishops Nov. 11 to condemn war.
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January 19, 2012

North Carolina publisher ships out first copies of newly revised Bible

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A newly revised Bible hit bookstore shelves on Ash Wednesday across the United States, thanks in part to St. Benedict Press/Tan Books in Charlotte.
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January 19, 2012

Conscience formation is the name of the game

Regarding the election of Barack Obama, an aggressive abortion supporter, as president of the United States, a central fact must be borne in mind: this election wasn’t a referendum on abortion. Exit polls show that Americans voted overwhelmingly – and altogether predictably – on the economy, not on abortion or anything else.
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January 19, 2012

Lent fasting, almsgiving, prayer bring strength, pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY – Wishing all Christians a “happy Lenten journey,” Pope Benedict XVI said fasting, almsgiving and prayer are traditionally suggested for Lent because they have proven to be effective tools for conversion.
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January 19, 2012

‘We are our brothers’ keepers,’ remind bishops in economic statement

BALTIMORE – At a time of economic crisis, the U.S. Catholic bishops issued a statement Nov. 11 reminding people that “we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. We are all in this together.”
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January 19, 2012

Catholic agencies focus on food, water in hurricane’s wake

WASHINGTON – Food and water were among the primary needs Catholic aid agencies were trying to meet as thousands of households remained without power and some remained under water July 25 in the wake of Hurricane Dolly.
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January 19, 2012

Archbishop O’Brien encourages Catholics to contact delegates considering same-sex marriage bill

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien issued the following statement in response to the Maryland House Judiciary Committee’s March 4 vote approving a same-sex marriage bill.
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January 19, 2012

Catholic leaders see Obama election seen as mixed bag

The election of Sen. Barack Obama generated a decidedly mixed response from Catholic leaders throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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January 19, 2012

Summer series offers chance to ‘walk in the light’

Often when we hear the word summer we think of a period of time when one may embark on a vacation or journey. The season also evokes in our mind a “slow down” period, a time to enjoy nature and the outside, and a time to reflect on God’s creation. Thus, the Office of African...
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