My destination was St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Fullerton, Maryland, where hundreds of men were gathering for the Standing Strong conference, hosted by the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland. I had been looking forward to it for weeks, but as I made the drive in, I wasn’t entirely sure...Read More

Yadira Marie Crespo Rodriguez has always been fierce in her determination to provide her son, Emanuel, with opportunities she never had. Sitting down to talk about why she chose Catholic education for Emmanuel, Yadira’s deep faith and strong values shine through in every word. For her, enrolling Emanuel in a...Read More

“Jesus will always need men to bring Him to the people.” Dear Friends of Seminarians in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, The cited words above from my parish priest have never left my heart. Originally from Essex, Maryland, I am a second-year seminarian in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and have just...Read More

As Roxanne Fiddler, Director of the Archdiocese’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship Program, and I made our way into Archbishop Borders School, located in the vibrant Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, the energy of the school was immediately noticeable. As we entered, friendly staff welcomed us with smiles, and the colorful...Read More