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Father Collin Poston and his dog, Otto, greet a parishioner after Mass. (Courtesy Father Collin Poston)

Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto

Father Collin Poston
December 27, 2018
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As I was preparing my Christmas homily for my parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont and St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, I was praying and reflecting on what to preach about, and a recent memory came to mind. As many of you who have read this blog before know very well (as […]

A young boy heading to the United States with other migrants from Central America is given water by Guatemalan police Dec. 19. On Dec. 24, an 8-year-old Guatemalan child detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection died at a hospital in New Mexico, the agency reported, the second migrant child to die in government custody in December. (CNS photo/Esteban Biba, Reuters)

Catholic groups denounce child’s death near U.S. border on Christmas Eve

Rhina Guidos
December 26, 2018
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Immigration officials announced new health checks for immigrant children under detention after a second child, an 8-year-old boy, died Christmas Eve while under the agency’s care.

Pope Francis greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

In Christmas message, pope prays for peace, brotherhood

Cindy Wooden
December 26, 2018
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Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace.

This stained-glass window depicts Jesus in a manger surrounded by Mary, Joseph and three shepherds. The feast of the Nativity of Christ is celebrated Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori
December 24, 2018
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In this season of new beginnings, I humbly ask for your prayers, your patience and continued commitment to our community of faith as we work tirelessly to bring about the authentic renewal of the Church, a task that is both urgent and necessary.

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