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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day of obligation

December 7, 2017

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which celebrates the dogma that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception, will be celebrated Dec. 8.

Donna Colston, center, whose life was turned around by Marian House, pauses with her children, Jazmine Green and Keith Curtis, in the apartment which will become her residence at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at Independence Place. (Paul McMullen/CR Staff)

Marian House brings ‘new life’ to former parish school at Blessed Sacrament

Paul McMullen

December 7, 2017

Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

The permanent family housing has transformed the former parish school at Blessed Sacrament, two miles north of St. Ann Parish.

Encouraging news on abortion

Richard Doerflinger

December 7, 2017

A More Human Society, Commentary

Supporters of legalized abortion used to agree that abortion should be “rare.” They don’t say it so much nowadays. Maybe they now realize that reducing abortions will require discouraging abortion.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Advent Evening of Reflection

Archbishop William E. Lori

December 7, 2017

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

I am delighted once again to spend this evening of prayer and fellowship with you. My special gratitude to all of you for weaving the spirit of the Order of Malta into the fabric of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Official appointments include new pastor for Our Lady of Fatima

Archdiocese of Baltimore

December 7, 2017

Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments.

Advent prepares the way for the coming of Christ at Christmas.

The anticipation of Advent

Rita Buettner

December 7, 2017

Commentary, The Domestic Church

Jesus does not just come to us when we are perfect. He comes to us as we are, even if we are shepherds watching our sheep in the fields.

Saoirse Ronan and Greta Gerwig star in a scene from the movie "Lady Bird." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/A24)

Movie Review: ‘Lady Bird’

Kurt Jensen

December 7, 2017

Movie Reviews, News, World News

“Lady Bird” is writer-director Greta Gerwig’s sensitive autobiographical account of growing up in Sacramento, California.

Mideast Christian leaders to Trump: Jerusalem move could have dire results

Judith Sudilovksy

December 7, 2017

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

In an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Christian leaders in Jerusalem said U.S. recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have dire regional consequences.

Pope Francis waves as he leaves his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 6. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope’s letter to Argentine bishops on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ part of official record

Cindy Wooden

December 6, 2017

News, Vatican, World News

Describing them as “authentic magisterium,” Pope Francis ordered the official publication of his letter to a group of Argentine bishops and their guidelines for the interpretation of “Amoris Laetitia,” his apostolic exhortation on the family.

Monsignor Richard E. Cramblitt, pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Hydes, anticipates an active ministry following his retirement. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Retiring Monsignor Cramblitt sees ‘grace of God’

Paul McMullen

December 6, 2017

Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News

“When I look at how growth has happened in my life – emotionally, spiritually, personally – I step back in amazement and can’t help but the see the grace of God there.”

Archbishop William E. Lori is shown with Jim and Elisa Hamilton, lay co-chairs of the 2017 Archbishop's Annual Appeal. (Department of Development)

Archbishop Lori thanks co-chairs of Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

Development Department

December 6, 2017

Appeal, Giving

At a dinner at his residence in late November, Archbishop William E. Lori recognized and expressed gratitude to Jim and Elisa Hamilton for their service as 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Lay Co-Chairs.

Pope concerned by U.S. move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Junno Arocho Esteves

December 6, 2017

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Pope Francis expressed his concern that such a move would further destabilize the Middle East.

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