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January 19, 2012

As hurricane approaches, Archbishop O’Brien urges area Catholics to use caution

Archbishop O'Brien is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a grave cause, such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions.
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January 19, 2012

Cuba allows repair work to proceed on four Havana churches

SYDNEY, Australia – The Cuban government has given the go-ahead to renovations of four Catholic churches in Havana, using funds provided by the Australian office of Aid to the Church in Need.
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January 19, 2012

Ss. Mark and Marcellian

Ss. Mark and Marcellian were twin brothers and deacons who lived in the third century. The two men were arrested because they would not make sacrifices to the Roman gods. Although they converted their captors and escaped, the deacons were recaptured soon afterwards. They died for their faith in Rome.
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January 19, 2012

Marriage and family ministry among Hispanic/Latino Catholics

In 1983 the bishops of the Unites States wrote a pastoral letter on Hispanic ministry titled “The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment.” The pastoral letter brought great joy to Hispanic Catholics as they heard the bishops say: “At this moment of grace we recognize the Hispanic community among us as a blessing from God.” The...
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January 19, 2012

BOAST bill makes progress

While leaders of the Maryland Catholic Conference are optimistic that a proposed business tax credit benefitting public and nonpublic schools will have strong support in the Senate, the legislation must first clear a hurdle in the House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee.
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January 19, 2012

St. Camillus of Lellis

St. Camillus of Lellis was born in Italy in 1550. After an idle youth, he was converted by the Capuchins while doing construction work for them. He tried to enter the order, but a leg injury stopped him each time. St. Camillus later became an administrator of a hospital and a priest. The saint founded...
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January 19, 2012

Father Linnane to chair state’s independent college and university association

The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Independent College and University Association elected Jesuit Father Brian F. Linnane, Loyola University Maryland president, as chair of the board effective July 1.
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January 19, 2012

Marriage, religious vows don’t limit freedom, papal preacher says

VATICAN CITY – The unbreakable bonds of marriage and the permanence of religious vows do not place artificial constraints on the freedom to love; rather they free a person to love forever, in good times and bad, said the preacher of the papal household.
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January 19, 2012

St. Oswald

St. Oswald of Northumbria, the song a pagan king, was born circa 605 in England. After his father was killed, 11-year-old St. Oswald fled with his mother and six siblings. The young boy converted to Christianity soon after. A soldier, he formed is own army in 634 and defeated the king of Northumbria to take...
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January 19, 2012

On plane to Madrid, pope says WYD refreshes, strengthens the young

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO MADRID – Pope Benedict XVI described the World Youth Day celebrations as a “waterfall of light” that refreshes, nourishes and strengthens young Catholics and, therefore, can bring hope to the world.
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January 19, 2012

What’s in that March Madness food?

Just because it’s March Madness doesn’t mean you have to go crazy with food. Millions of Americans will be munching on potato chips, gooey dips, chicken wings and more – washing it down with beer and soda. But what’s really in those foods? Take a look. It might make you switch to celery sticks and...
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January 19, 2012

St. Zeno

St. Zeno lived in the third century. Along with his sons, Concordius and Theodore, he was put to death for his faith in Nicomedia in 302. This happened when Emperor Diocletian was persecuting Christians.
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