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Maryland March for Life 2009

March 9, 2009

We gather again, here in our State capital and in the midst of Maryland’s legislative session, to promote the cause of life. As happens annually, our Mass is a Lenten Mass and we are providentially offered the Lenten readings of the day to shed light on our efforts. To begin with, let’s take the […]

Study seeks couples who want to avoid pregnancy the natural way

Catholic Review

March 6, 2009

News

WASHINGTON – Richard Fehring is looking for a few good couples. More than a few, actually.

Leading Voices on Schools

Archdiocese Staff

March 5, 2009

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review In my column two weeks ago, I provided the text of the address I delivered last month at two separate meetings with parish and school leaders concerning the critical challenges facing our schools. In those remarks I presented an overview of the current state of our schools and an outline of the […]

St. Joseph executives take administrative leave

Catholic Review

March 3, 2009

News

Three executives at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson have taken administrative leave while the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services investigates a physician group and its financial relationship with the hospital.

Comments were not aimed at Woodmont Academy

Catholic Review

March 2, 2009

News

The following is from a letter that was sent to Woodmont Academy parents:

Court says Utah city not obligated to accept religious monument in park

Catholic Review

February 27, 2009

News

WASHINGTON – A public park that displays a Ten Commandments monument is not legally required to accept another religious monument under the free speech clause of the First Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Feb. 25.

Let a Little Light Shine on You

Archdiocese Staff

February 26, 2009

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review “God loves us just the way we are. But he loves us too much to leave us that way.” Perhaps you will be hearing these words in one of the several radio and television spots that will be airing during these weeks of Lent. We have recorded these spots, thanks to your […]

Archbishop O’Brien begins Lenten season with call for reconciliation

Catholic Review

February 26, 2009

News

As Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore began the Lenten season by receiving ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien encouraged them to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well.

Archbishop Announces Lenten Campaign to Promote Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sean Caine

February 25, 2009

Press Release

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today an initiative to promote the sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance called, “The Light is on for You.” Based on the successful campaign of the same name created by the Archdiocese of Washington, the initiative uses billboards, bus, radio and TV ads to encourage Catholics in the […]

Ash Wednesday

Archdiocese Staff

February 25, 2009

OBrien Homilies

Blow the trumpet in Zion, proclaim a fast, call an assembly. In ancient times, the sounding of a trumpet or rams horn was a clarion call to war, to prepare for a serious battle. The assembly that gathered stood before God for help, their fasting an admission that they brought disaster upon themselves by […]

Over 850 Prepare Throughout the Archdiocese to Enter the Catholic Church

Sean Caine

February 24, 2009

Press Release

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will welcome a total of 857 catechumens and candidates expected to enter the Catholic Church this Easter at a Rite of Election on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, 3:00 PM St. Ann, Hagerstown, 3:00 PM St. John Neumann, Annapolis, 3:00 PM The Most Reverend Edwin […]

Committee ready to tackle schools issues

Catholic Review

February 24, 2009

News

When Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien asked local businessman Frank Bramble to chair a blue-ribbon committee to save Catholic schools, he told him to find the keenest minds to make up the panel.

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