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January 19, 2012

Vatican fills in blanks on history of sex abuse procedures

VATICAN CITY – Along with its revised norms for dealing with priestly sex abuse, the Vatican in mid-July released a detailed, five-page history of its treatment of such crimes over the last century.
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January 19, 2012

Humility and Excellence; a winning combination

There were two things that Kirk Salvo took away from his high school wrestling days at Mount St. Joseph, Baltimore, humility and excellence. Now into his second season as the Gaels head coach, Salvo, ’84, challenges his wrestlers to focus on the same.
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January 19, 2012

Schools’ Future is Bright

This summer is a particularly busy one for many of our Catholic schools, given the exciting developments taking place.
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January 19, 2012

Zambian native takes first vows

Sister Mary Brigid Tembo took her first formation vows Jan. 6 in her journey to become a Sister of Bon Secours. More than 125 people attended the mass of first profession held at the Sisters of Bon Secours Provincial Chapel in Marriottsville. Of Zambian decent, Sister Brigid incorporated several African cultural elements into the Mass,...
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January 19, 2012

ACLU asks federal agency to investigate Catholic hospitals on abortion

WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union has launched the latest salvo in the controversy over an abortion performed at a Phoenix Catholic hospital with the approval of the hospital’s ethics committee, including a nun.
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January 19, 2012

Renaissance Institute offers senior “renewal”

When W. Gregory Halpin retired as the administrator of the Maryland Port Administration in 1985, he had amassed quite a collection of adventures. During his time leading the agency, he oversaw the construction of the World Trade Center in Baltimore. His work took him to far-flung corners of the world like Brussels, Tokyo, Hong Kong,...
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January 19, 2012

Thank God for each amazing day

If you want a meditation for enjoying a summer day, it would be hard to improve upon this bit of verse by e.e. cummings:
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January 19, 2012

Panthers poised for hoops success

This could be their year and head coach William Wells knows it. The St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, boys’ basketball program has reached new heights this season and is knocking at the door to be recognized as number one. Currently, Towson Catholic is standing in their way, but at 12-3, 4-1 in the Maryland Interscholastic Association...
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January 19, 2012

Maryland-ordained Philippines bishop who triggered People Power Revolution dies at 81

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Bishop Francisco Claver, a vocal defender of civil rights in the martial law era of the 1980s, died July 1 in Manila from a blood clot in the lung. He was 81.
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January 19, 2012

Pope urges respect for dignity, human rights

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Welcoming in the new year at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI said a world suffering from wars and terrorism can find peace only through respect for human dignity and human rights. The pope celebrated Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Jan. 1, which the church marks as World Peace Day, and quoted...
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January 19, 2012

Blessed Mother Teresa’s relics coming to Baltimore

Baltimoreans will experience a special connection with Blessed Mother Teresa June 30-July 2 when relics of the “saint of Calcutta” will be made available for veneration as part of a tour of the U.S. and Canada marking the 100th anniversary of the missionary’s birth.
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January 19, 2012

Settlement for Portland sex abuse claims

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) -- The Archdiocese of Portland will not need to sell off parish or school property under terms of a $75 million settlement between the archdiocese and almost 150 sex abuse claimants. The more than 100-page settlement plan was filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland Dec. 18, a week after U.S. District...
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