A retired Western Maryland pastor who was well known for his outreach to the elderly died Jan. 16 in his native Frostburg.Read More

ANNAPOLIS – Leaders of the Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC) expect no shortage of controversy in the 90-day session of the Maryland General Assembly that was to kick off Jan. 11.Read More

The release of legislation today to redefine marriage once again attempts to impose the influence of special interest groups on the people of Maryland, despite the vehement protest of faith groups and grassroots constituents that led to the defeat of similar legislation last year. At a time when Marylanders are struggling to find jobs, keep...Read More

ANNAPOLIS – Dressed in a navy blue and white print dress, with matching blue pearls, her gray hair pulled into a bun, Mary McGowan looked peaceful as she read over material from St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis on a December afternoon.Read More

Cardinal-designate Edwin F. O’Brien, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, discussed the state of the Baltimore archdiocese with Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials during a series of meetings in Rome Jan. 16-21.Read More

VATICAN CITY – In an effort to help Catholics have a better and correct understanding of their faith and become authentic witnesses to Christ, the Vatican is issuing a list of pastoral recommendations for celebrating the Year of Faith.Read More

WASHINGTON – Participants at the annual March for Life were urged in advance of the march not to let themselves be compromised in their beliefs as the federal government pursues regulations that Catholic leaders say constitute an attack on conscience and religious liberty.Read More

WASHINGTON – One thing that always stands out in the annual marches and rallies in Washington and across the country marking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion is the crowd.Read More