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January 19, 2012

St. Anthony grad recounts Catholic school upbringing

On Ann Hennessy’s first day of school at St. Anthony of Padua in Baltimore during the Great Depression, the young girl knew she had better be good or her parents would suffer otherworldly consequences. The pastor had given a rabble-rousing homily a few weeks earlier warning that the flames of hell awaited parents who did...
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January 19, 2012

Calvert Hall surgeon saves lives on battlefield

Whenever an American serviceman suffered a major injury in Iraq, there was a very strong probability he would be treated by Dr. Wilmer Jones.
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January 19, 2012

Despite Catholic opposition, Mexico City passes abortion bill

MEXICO CITY – Despite an intense opposition campaign by the Catholic Church, the Mexico City Assembly has approved an initiative legalizing abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Following a heated session April 24, the legislature voted in favor of the new law, which will allow hospitals run by the city government to provide...
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January 19, 2012

Hold military to same standards as office-holders

How interesting to follow your lukewarm article on Sen. Ted Kennedy with praise of a military priest “taking faith to troops on front” (CR, Sept. 3).Apparently it’s not OK for Kennedy to believe that the only course to follow legally in this pluralistic country, given the Constitution, is to allow women to choose how to...
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January 19, 2012

Pastor says ‘words are not enough’

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Words are not enough to comfort grieving parents, said a priest who spent time with the parents of several of the slain Virginia Tech students when they first learned their son or daughter was dead. In the early hours after the murder rampage on campus that left 33 dead, Father James Arsenault,...
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January 19, 2012

Thrifty Iowa man leaves surprise $1.4 million bequest to his parish

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Lifelong bachelor Clair Adams, 95, of Clinton lived simply and was buried in a favorite red fleece jacket that cost $9 at Wal-Mart. What he didn’t spend on himself – an estate worth a little more than $1.4 million – he bequeathed to his parish, Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace in Clinton.
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January 19, 2012

Catholic immigration advocates head to Hill

WASHINGTON – A workable comprehensive immigration reform bill on the table, more sympathetic leadership in Congress and a “this year or maybe never” incentive are prodding immigration advocates to action. After a day and a half of briefings and strategizing with advocates who work on immigration every day, activists from more than 66 dioceses took...
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January 19, 2012

Health care back in Washington spotlight, but some look farther north

WASHINGTON – As members of Congress returned to Washington after their summer recess, much of the focus for the hottest topic before them – health care reform – seemed to be farther north, in Massachusetts.
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January 19, 2012

Fundraiser to be culturally diverse event

The St. Matthew, Northwood, Immigration Center is holding a fundraiser April 23 at Gertrude’s Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art in Charles Village called “Savor the World,” and it will celebrate a menagerie of cultures.
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January 19, 2012

Massachusetts diocese announces parish closings, reconfirgurations

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Diocese announced parish reconfigurations and 19 parish closings during Aug. 29-30 weekend Masses.
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January 19, 2012

Time to Time: Events lead up to Holy Week

Among the many ways of communicating the good news of the Gospel is radio. A radio Mass brings the Gospel into many homes in the Baltimore area every Sunday. On March 18 I had the privilege of celebrating a radio Mass and preaching at St. Ignatius Church. The pastor, Father James Casciotti, S.J., welcomed me...
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January 19, 2012

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen plans anniversary, music events

The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland is planning a host of events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Church tours, concerts and a “fun day” are all on the agenda, with the celebration culminating in an anniversary Mass on Nov. 15. Throughout the fall, the cathedral will also offer its annual Cathedral music series...
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