One educational observer said that Loyola College in Maryland’s decision to become Loyola University Maryland reflects its evolution, but the likely name change is a source of controversy for some alumni, who feel the current name more accurately describes the school’s intimate atmosphere.Read More

A funeral Mass for Ellen V. Dunkes, formerly of Baltimore, was offered April 10 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Woodlawn. Mrs. Dunkes died April 5 in Lewes Convalescent Center, Lewes, Del. She was 100.Read More

When Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development issued a call to develop new affordable homes for Sandtown, St. Peter Claver was there to answer. St. Peter Claver became an integral part of Project Nehemiah, which was named to give the community revitalization a biblical context, relating it to the rebuilding of Jerusalem and restoration of Israel...Read More

JERUSALEM – In a reversal of an earlier decision, the papal nuncio to Israel attended a Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial ceremony after receiving a personal letter from the memorial’s chairman. Archbishop Antonio Franco said he decided to attend the ceremony April 15, the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, after receiving assurances from Chairman Avner Shalev...Read More

When he was a seminarian, Bishop W. Francis Malooly spent years studying theology.Read More

JOLIET, Ill. – In keeping with the springtime theme that celebrates the wealth of new life found throughout nature – blooming flowers, budding trees and newborn bunnies – the pro-life ministry at St. Patrick Parish in Joliet fits right in. For the fifth year in a row, St. Patrick Parish entered a respect-life float in...Read More

NEW YORK – Growing up in a family where “difference was normative” proved to be excellent preparation for Monsignor Robert Stern’s priestly career of building bridges between and among different cultural groups.Read More

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI has named Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, to serve as the camerlengo, the chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church. While the pope is alive, the job is basically just a title. But when a pope dies, the chamberlain is charged with sealing the papal apartments, chairing consultations...Read More