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Archdiocese Removes Priest over Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse from 1970s

May 21, 2018

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has learned of an allegation of child sexual abuse against Father Luigi Esposito, 77, pastor at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Baltimore. The alleged abuse occurred in the 1970s while Father Esposito was serving as Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Pompei. The alleged victim claims the abuse began at […]

Memories of our wedding day

Rita Buettner

May 20, 2018

Blog, Open Window

It wasn’t a royal wedding. We didn’t have a horse and carriage and the queen didn’t have to approve my gown. But I can still remember many details of the day.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 20. The pope at his "Regina Coeli" announced that he will create 14 new cardinals June 29. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope will create 14 new cardinals in June

Cindy Wooden

May 20, 2018

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis announced he would make 14 new cardinals June 29, giving the red cardinal’s hat to the papal almoner, the Iraq-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church and the archbishop of Karachi, Pakistan, among others.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Pentecost Sunday 2018; Archdiocesan Confirmation

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 20, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

Jesus sends us forth! After the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, they didn’t stay in the Upper Room. They didn’t say, “Let’s form a study club” or “Let’s issue a newsletter”. No, they went right out the door and started bearing witness to the Gospel.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Pentecost Sunday 2018

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 20, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

Let’s turn now to the great feast we celebrate, the coming of the Holy Spirit, by reminding ourselves of an experience that we’ve all had at one time or another, and it’s this: we have to write an essay or a report and we just can’t get started.

Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero. They are pictured in undated combination photos. (CNS photos/files/Octavio Duran)

Pope to canonize Blesseds Paul VI, Oscar Romero in Rome Oct. 14

Cindy Wooden

May 19, 2018

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis will declare Blesseds Oscar Romero, Paul VI and four others saints Oct. 14 at the Vatican during the meeting of the world Synod of Bishops, an institution Blessed Paul revived.

Calvert Hall lacrosse player Parker Byrd and his Cardinal teammates take turns cutting a piece of goal net following their 8-6 MIAA A Conference championship victory over Boys Latin at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson May 18. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

After emotional family losses, Calvert Hall wins A Conference lacrosse title

Jeff Seidel

May 19, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

“Seeing Pete, a guy that’s been there for me since freshman year, his father passing, we had to do it for him, and we did,” said Sawyer. “This one was for Pete and Coach Hunts.”

Law enforcement responds to a mass shooting May 18 at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, near Houston. Police reported that at least eight people were dead and several others were injured. Assistant Principal Cris Richardson told reporters the shooter was "arrested and secured" but offered no other details about the person's identity or motive. (CNS photo/HCSO, handout via Reuters)

Texas archdiocese, bishops offer healing, support after shooting

Catholic News Service

May 19, 2018

Feature, News, World News

In response to the May 18 school shooting at a Houston-area high school, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said the archdiocesan community would “unite to support and offer healing to those affected.”

Remembering Father Tom

Rita Buettner

May 19, 2018

Blog, Open Window

When I first met him, he was wearing overalls and a tattered white shirt and a smile that lit up his whole face.

Students at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles gather May 15 to celebrate alumna Meghan Markle's upcoming marriage to Prince Harry. (CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters)

Meghan Markle’s Catholic school celebrates royal wedding

Carol Zimmermann

May 18, 2018

Feature, News, World News

Royal wedding fever has caught on in many places, but it has a particular soft spot at Immaculate Heart Middle School and High School outside Los Angeles, the school Meghan Markle attended from seventh to 12th grade.

What’s so funny?

John Garvey

May 18, 2018

Commentary, Guest Commentary

God made us in his image and likeness, and humor subsequently became an important part of every human culture on earth. Our laughing granddaughter is only the most immediate reminder of the joy we are meant for.