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January 19, 2012

Borrowers bear consequences of their actions

I have to respectfully, but strongly, disagree with Father Peter J. Daly’s “The Common Good” (CR, March 12). His perspective is that Catholic teaching mandates that for the common good, the community must support even people who do stupid, greedy things. Father Daly uses extreme examples such as firefighters refusing to rescue someone dumb enough...
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January 19, 2012

We cannot continue to threaten children’s future

In response to the opinions of Tom Sheahen and Louie Verrecchio (CR, Dec. 6), contrary to popular “conservative” media, climate change has been definitively connected with human burning of fossil fuels. This has been substantiated by reputable scientists from around the world, not only from those of the IPCC. Most of the skepticism has been...
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January 19, 2012

Superintendent juggles roles as mom and leader of Catholic schools

DAVIDSONVILLE – When Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson makes decisions about the future of Catholic education, the superintendent of Catholic schools isn’t just thinking in the abstract.
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January 19, 2012

Oregon sees highest assisted-suicide toll ever; Washington law begins

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon’s annual report on assisted suicide showed that doctors helped 60 patients take their lives in 2008. That marked the highest annual total since the Oregon Death With Dignity Act went into effect 11 years ago.
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January 19, 2012

Basilica sets seasonal tone for charity Christmas concert

The rich, melodic sound of horns filled Baltimore’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dec. 13, ushering in the Christmas season for patrons of Catholic Charities’ Christmas festival.
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January 19, 2012

Same-sex marriage an affront

Regarding “Archbishop on marriage: ‘Maryland Is not N.Y.’ ” (CR, Aug. 11), I am so saddened and feel so terribly sorry for Gov. Martin O’Malley. Even if he is not in agreement with his church on the fundamental truth supported by 2,000-plus years of Western civilization thought and practice, where is his common sense?
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January 19, 2012

Splendidly pure: Receiving indulgences in the year of St. Paul

VATICAN CITY – As spring started showing its colors in Rome, many of the pilgrims coming out of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls were glowing – and not only because the sun was shining brightly.
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January 19, 2012

Pope expresses concern over violence against cardinal

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI expressed his concern over the recent violence aimed at Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela.
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January 19, 2012

Summer of Mercy 2.0 continues with prayers for healing after abortion

GERMANTOWN – Summer of Mercy 2.0 – nine days of prayer to witness for life near the clinic of late-term abortionist Dr. LeRoy Carhart – continued Aug. 6 with an afternoon of prayerful remembrance and intercession at Mother Seton Church in Germantown.
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January 19, 2012

Father Martin, leader in addiction treatment, dies

Sulpician Father Joseph C. Martin, a leader in the addiction treatment field who cofounded the Father Martin’s Ashley treatment center, died March 9. He was 84.
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January 19, 2012

Coloring, comic books aim to protect students from abuse

WASHINGTON – A new comic book produced by the Archdiocese of New York aims to help middle school and high school students protect themselves from sexual predators and have the courage to report improper advances.
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January 19, 2012

Knights, Sisters of Life host WYD center for English speakers

VATICAN CITY – At World Youth Day Madrid, they will be back, bigger and offering more variety than ever.
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