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Religious men and women a ‘firm foundation’ for Baltimore Archdiocese

March 6, 2018

Archbishop Lori said that the local church cannot thrive without men and women in consecrated life, whose impact is felt throughout the archdiocese. They were celebrated and honored on the World Day for Consecrated Life March 3.

Prayer: Leading not into temptation

Maureen Pratt

March 6, 2018

Commentary, Guest Commentary

A 2017 neurological study suggests that we can lean on a key practice to give us the spiritual muscle to rise above temptations: prayer.

A woman displays a sign during a candlelight prayer vigil Feb. 15 for the victims of a mass shooting at nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. At least 17 people were killed in the Feb. 14 shooting. The suspect, 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz, is in custody. (CNS photo/Carlos Garcia Rawlins, Reuters)

Time for action on gun violence

Christopher Gunty

March 6, 2018

Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

“Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now.

Catholics celebrate nation’s newest cathedral, growth of church in South

Dan McWilliams

March 6, 2018

Feature, News, World News

The Diocese of Knoxville dedicated the country’s newest cathedral March 3 during a special Mass in which prelates and parishioners celebrated the growth of the Catholic Church in this region of the United States.

Archbishop Lori offers Mass for Baltimore City police at St. Casimir

Paul McMullen

March 5, 2018

Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

Mayor Catherine Pugh and Darryl De Sousa, the new city police commissioner, attended the Blue Mass with Archbishop Lori.

Pope adds feast of Mary, mother of the church to universal calendar

Cindy Wooden

March 5, 2018

Faith, Feature, News, World News

Pope Francis has decreed that Latin-rite Catholics around the world will mark the feast of “the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church” on the Monday after Pentecost each year.

St. Frances Academy takes record-setting eighth BCL title, 52-50, over Mount St. Joseph

Paul McMullen

March 4, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Urban Vicariate

A 52-50 victory over Mount St. Joseph March 4 gave the Panthers their record-setting eighth BCL tournament championship, one more than the Gaels and Calvert Hall.

In this 2015 file photo, Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl greets parishioners at St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish in Chillum, Md. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard)

Cardinal lays out broad plan for parishes to implement ‘Amoris Laetitia’

Julie Asher

March 4, 2018

Marriage & Family Life, News, World News

“‘Amoris Laetitia’ is a call to compassionate accompaniment in helping all to experience Christ’s love and mercy,” Cardinal Wuerl said in the 58-page pastoral plan.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily – 3rd Sunday of Lent; Mass for Baltimore Police Force

Archbishop William E. Lori

March 4, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

Clearly, enacting just laws is not enough. Nor is it enough to cajole and even force people to be law abiding, as important and necessary as that can be for the sake of public safety. Something more is needed and it’s this: all of us, myself included, need to have the temple of our hearts cleansed.

Pallbearers and family members carry the casket of the Rev. Billy Graham during his funeral service in Charlotte, N.C., March 2. (CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters)

Thousands attend Rev. Graham’s ‘last crusade’ under revival-style tent

Patricia L. Guilfoyle

March 3, 2018

News, Obituaries, World News

Under a billowing white tent and Carolina blue sky, Christian leaders and close friends said goodbye to “America’s pastor,” the Rev. Billy Graham, during a private funeral service March 2.

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks – Opening Remarks; Social Ministry Convocation

Archbishop William E. Lori

March 3, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

Dr. King’s principles in fact take us to the heart of the Gospel and at the same time to the heart of our own social teaching. They are aimed at the conversion of our hearts not as a head trip but rather as an impetus for action – as a way of resisting injustice peacefully whilst working for a better day.

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