JERUSALEM – A planned April 8 meeting of the bilateral permanent working commission between Israel and the Vatican convened only briefly prior to the Jewish Passover holiday.Read More
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Cardinal Roger M. Mahony told archdiocesan priests in October that he was assaulted during the summer by a man who was angry over the church’s sexual abuse scandal, according to reports from priests who attended the annual meeting.Read More
Kate Corzine recently became pregnant with her fourth child. Daughter Grayson, Corzine’s eldest, was about to enter first grade after attending a private school last year. Corzine and her husband decided to educate her children through home schooling.Read More
I disagree with Tony Hall’s letter (CR, March 12) when he says that Catholic politicians are inconsistent on life issues when they vote “pro-choice.” I maintain that Catholic politicians, who proclaim that they are “pro-life” and support whole-heartedly the war in Iraq are inconsistent. The illegal war has killed too many innocent civilians mostly women...Read More
PHILADELPHIA ¬ Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, installed Sept. 8 as the new archbishop of Philadelphia, offered encouragement that members of his new archdiocese will get through the “difficult moment” the local church has endured.Read More
WASHINGTON – A recent federal report showing a rise in U.S. births in 2007 also revealed another statistic: 40 percent of the births were to unwed mothers.Read More
In the quadrennial statement regarding Catholic social responsibility, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” the USCCB again emphasizes human life and dignity. As the bishops eloquently point out, respect for life encompasses a broad range of concerns. Among these is our obligation to protect the environment (God’s creation) for the common good.Read More
Albert and Abby Scharbach took bites of fruits, crackers and cheese inside their Federal Hill home, which they only moved into just before Lent.Read More
When 54 volunteers recently planted trees on the campus of the Jenkins Senior Living Community in Baltimore, young folks weren’t the only ones who lent a helping hand. Ten of the seniors who live in the Jenkins community served as hosts and hostesses – greeting guests and encouraging them in their work.Read More
The first time Marsha Meyd visited The Catholic High School of Baltimore, she was amazed by its contrasts. The school featured old-fashioned wooden chalk rails, yet was the location for sophisticated programs like STEM – a program focused on science, technology, engineering and math.Read More