If you’re planning to fly with a toddler this summer, you’re probably already dreading the flights and the waits in the airports—which can be more challenging than the flights themselves.John and I are not seasoned travelers, but we have flown twice with toddlers on the marathon China-U.S. flights. Here areRead More

A few months ago driving to work, I listened intently to NPR’s special report entitled, Losing Our Religion. The particular story that caught my attention was a group interview of young “nones,” people who do not identify with any religion. Having written my dissertation on the process of secularization andRead More

Father Jesse Bolger, associate pastor of Holy Trinity, Crucifixion and Good Shepherd, all in Glen Burnie, shares his personal reflection of leading a Marian pilgrimage during the Year of Faith.Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori announces assignments for priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Read More

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene suspended the licenses of four surgical abortion clinics, including three whose licenses were previously suspended but briefly reinstated.Read More

Father Mark Bialek was embraced by Monsignor James W. Hannon, and then Monsignor Adam J. Parker.Read More

Leo was climbing a complicated web of ropes at a playground when an older child brushed past him.“Excuse me, little kid,” said the older boy, who looked to be 8 or 9.Leo didn't hesitate.“I’m not a little kid,” said our 5-year-old, reaching for a rope so he could climb higher.Read More

— 1 —Last week I was hunting for recipes to use for my sister Treasa’s belated birthday cake. I ended up coming across this recipe, which I will definitely make again. I tried this recipe for strawberry frosting, though I didn’t follow it closely. I got so excited about usingRead More