The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.


The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of “the smiling pope.”

In recognition of his dedication, support and commitment to excellence in Catholic education, Lawrence Callahan, president of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Essex, was awarded the 2020 “Lead, Learn, Proclaim” award from the National Catholic Educational Association.

This quarantine is an opportunity, not a crisis. And like any opportunity, it can be wasted. We cannot allow that to happen.

Do you know much about St. Louis de Montfort?

Catholic outreach to those in need is ongoing throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Ray Repp, the liturgical musician who spearheaded the concept of the folk group-led “guitar Mass” with his “Mass for Young Americans,” died April 26 in Palm Springs, California, of complications from cancer. He was 77.

This week’s guests are Lee Martin of Our Daily Bread Employment Center and Father Collin Poston of St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont.

As I turned the switch, the lamp started falling over onto my arm. I caught it and realized there were bits and pieces of the base spread all over the floor.

Watch a livestream of Archbishop William E. Lori celebrating the April 26 Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with believers around the world asking for Mary’s intercession in stopping the coronavirus pandemic.

Taking into consideration the Governor’s guidance, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has begun to plan for the re-opening of our churches.
