On Holy Saturday night, Johnny asked his mother if he could go to bed early. His mother asked him if he was sick, but he said he was only tired. Actually, he didn’t think he could tell his mother the real reason. He wanted to go to bed early so he could get up early...Read More
I write to announce the newest cause for sainthood, not only an American, but someone from the Archdiocese of Baltimore: Thomas P. Sheahen, confessor.Read More
When Connecticut lawmakers proposed legislation three years ago that would have given laypeople financial control of Catholic parishes, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., called on Catholics to voice their opposition.Read More
Rated as one of Baltimore’s top Brunch places, Gertrude’s – named after famed Chef John Shield’s grandmother – offers brunch, lunch and dinner in a beautiful setting.Read More
With only days left before the Maryland General Assembly’s 2012 session ends at midnight April 9, the Maryland Catholic Conference is hoping some legislation can still keep momentum, including the education tax credit bill that motivated a 400-student rally at the State House March 27.Read More
Bullying is again in the news with the March 30 opening of “Bully." Jimmy Patterson, editor and director of communications for the newspaper of the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas, shares his own poignant story of being bullied.Read More
I had promised Leo a treat after his appointment this morning, and he settled on a bag of barbecue chips. He reached up on his tiptoes to put it on the counter, and the salesclerk started ringing it up. She glanced down at Leo, looked away, looked back. Then she leaned toward me. “IsRead More