St. Sixtus II, who was Greek, was a philosopher who converted to Christianity as an adult. He became a deacon in Rome and then became pope Aug. 30, 257. He was arrested while celebrating Mass during Valerian’s persecutions. St. Sixtus II was beheaded for his faith in August 258.Read More

OCEAN CITY – Bekkah Gomer knew she was meant to attend the Baltimore Youth Catholic Conference.Read More

St. Albert of Pontida lived in the 11th century. He served as a soldier in the army of Bergamo, Italy. After being wounded in battle, he said he would start a religious life if he healed. When he did recover, he became a Benedictine monk. The saint founded the Abbey of St. James in Pontida...Read More

A period of spiritual preparation begins Nov. 28 when Catholics across the Archdiocese of Baltimore and around the world mark the start of Advent.Read More

St. Hedwig, daughter of the duke of Croatia, was born in Bavaria in 1174. She married Prince Henry I of Silesia and Poland when she was just 12 years old and went on to have seven children. She is the aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. The saint founded hospitals and cared for the sick....Read More

One thing residents of independent living communities have come to learn is, “It’s never too late to being weaving exercise into your daily life.”Read More

St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506. St. Ignatius of Loyola convinced his friend Francis Xavier to help spread the Gospel. Francis was one of the founding Jesuits and the first Jesuit missionary. Also a priest, he preached, helped the sick and taught the catechism to children in Goa. He served as...Read More

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services appealed to his fellow bishops Nov. 15 to release more of their priests for service as military chaplains.Read More