My name is Mathias Andrulewicz Jr. and I am a freshman Political Science student at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I am writing to you out of great respect and gratitude for your inspiring life story, your efforts in strengthening the American education system, and your recent move into the political arena to...Read More
St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor in Buckeystown is breaking ground April 14 for construction of a new $4.7-million church, a project driven by expanding parish membership.Read More
How do you share the Easter story with a child? You have to talk about Jesus’ suffering and dying. Then you have to explain how the Son of God overcomes death and rises again.Our boys are preschoolers, so we haven’t focused much on talking about Easter in the past. ButRead More
In the month of November 1958, the Bishops of this country at their annual meeting issued a statement entitled "Discrimination and the Christian Conscience."Read More
St. Anthony has been keeping pretty busy over the past week as we move back into our home. On the one hand, it’s exciting to finally be able to enjoy our semi-new house, but on the flip side, keeping track of our belongings in a place with un-established order isRead More
“What do you think of the new pope?”“I like him.”The verdict is in; the world likes, no loves, Pope Francis.In the past month, I have slammed the media’s coverage of Mother Teresa, and the pre-conclave speculation. Imagine my surprise in the glowing coverage of the new pope. It feels strangeRead More
A few hours before Rome’s Jewish community was to begin its Passover observances, Pope Francis sent a brief note praying that God would bless them and asking community members for their prayers.Read More