The Catholic Church in Congo said emergency measures will remain indefinitely in place in parishes at risk of Ebola, and urged effective action against the disease by the government of President Joseph Kabila.


The Catholic Church in Congo said emergency measures will remain indefinitely in place in parishes at risk of Ebola, and urged effective action against the disease by the government of President Joseph Kabila.

Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh announced June 6 that she will implement the Baltimore City Parish ID system for immigrants in the community.

I make messes by accident and on purpose over and over and over, and God continuously offers forgiveness and strength and peace.

To the question asked of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, “And who is my neighbor?” Rogers would likely have answered “All of you,” adding his signature closing line, “I like you just the way you are.”

Pope Francis said that when he was on the Greek island of Lesbos, “while enchanted by the scenery of the blue sky and sea, I was struck by the thought that such a beautiful sea had become a tomb for men, women and children who had for the most part sought only to escape inhumane conditions in their own homelands.”

Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will celebrate the 5:30 p.m. Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 16.

A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.

Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the retirement of three priests, among other assignments.

Richard Doerflinger finds rich ironies in the Supreme Court’s wedding cake ruling.

After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever.

Backpacks were packed, shoes were on, and we were gathering things to head out the door when the phone rang.

At this conference, a panel of female doctors discussed evidence and concerns about the sexual revolution from the standpoint of women’s health.
