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Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon

December 12, 2017

Father Doyle fields questions about the burial of unbaptized persons in a Catholic cemetery and the role of deacon in parishes.

The Archdiocese of Washington filed suit in federal court Nov. 28 over the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's advertising guidelines after the transit system rejected an Advent and Christmas advertisement. (CNS photo/Archdiocese of Washington)

Washington Archdiocese considers next step in lawsuit over transit ad

Catholic News Service

December 12, 2017

News, Religious Freedom, World News

The Archdiocese of Washington was weighing its options after a federal judge denied a request for an emergency injunction over the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s advertising guidelines.

A little snow and a big idea

Rita Buettner

December 11, 2017

Blog, Open Window

He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life.

Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Rico De Silva

December 11, 2017

Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate

Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.

Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78

Emily Rosenthal Alster

December 11, 2017

Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate

“He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”

The thin green line

Paul McMullen

December 11, 2017

Amen, Commentary, Local News

We are powerless, conversely, to stop acts of nature – God. We are, however, in position to help with the cleanup caused by both the divine and humanity.

Coffee & Doughnuts with Sister Helen Amos

Paul McMullen

December 11, 2017

Coffee & Doughnuts, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

The Catholic Review catches up with Mercy Sister Helen Amos, executive chairwoman of the board of trustees at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 2nd Sunday of Advent

Archbishop William E. Lori

December 10, 2017

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

It is true – John proclaimed the coming of Christ in an actual desert but today you and I are challenged to hear his words in another kind of desert – in the desert of a City made desolate by poverty, violence, drugs, guns, and gangs, a City made desolate by the very real sin of racism.

Ready or not, here comes God’s grace

Rita Buettner

December 9, 2017

Blog, Divine Worship, Feature, Open Window

In the case of First Reconciliation, we just need to do the very best we can to prepare our children and trust that God will take care of the rest.

‘Crowning jewel’ of national shrine — Trinity Dome Mosaic — dedicated

Carol Zimmermann

December 9, 2017

Feature, News, Video, World News

The overflowing congregation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception hardly needed reminding to raise their “eyes to the heavens” during a dedication of the Trinity Dome Mosaic Dec. 8.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 2nd Sunday of Advent; Our Lady of Guadalupe

Archbishop William E. Lori

December 9, 2017

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop, Uncategorized

Adviento es un tiempo de esperanza. Es un tiempo de preparación para la venida del Señor, ya sea al final de los tiempos y en el tiempo de la Navidad. Por lo tanto, siempre queremos estar alerta y atentos.

Do you want to build a paper towel snowman, helpers with the Christmas cards, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

December 8, 2017

Blog, Open Window

A few years ago Daniel and I started making paper towel snowmen to give to people at Christmas.

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