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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Advent Evening of Reflection

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.

Knights of Columbus warm Baltimore students with 1,000 coats

Emily Rosenthal Alster

December 5, 2017

Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate, Video

For the third year in a row, Archbishop William E. Lori joined the Maryland Knights of Columbus Dec. 5 to distribute coats to children in Baltimore.

Letter to the Editor: False statement made in December article

Brian Raley

December 5, 2017

Letter to the Editor

I was quite surprised to see incorrect information published in the article “It’s time to talk about gun violence” by Christopher Gunty in the December issue of the Catholic Review.

A "positio," or position paper on the life and holiness of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, was presented to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome in 2015. Father Peyton is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS photo/Family Theater Productions)

Father Patrick Peyton and road to sainthood/ Pray for Judas Iscariot?

Father Kenneth Doyle

December 5, 2017

Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle answers questions about the canonization of Father Patrick Peyton and praying for Judas Iscariot.

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