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December 12, 2016

Archbishop William E. Lori

Our baby boy turned 7 over the weekend. Part of me wants time to stop or at least slow down. It’s going way too fast.But another part of me is excited because I know 7. I remember how much I enjoyed his big brother at 7.That was an amazing year,

3rd Sunday of Advent, “Gaudete” Sunday

December 11, 2016

Archbishop Lori Homily

I. “Are You the One Who Is To Come?” A. From time to time, we may find ourselves alone, even isolated, perhaps cooped up at home or hospitalized. When we are alone and isolated for long periods, so many thoughts and emotions crowd in upon our minds and hearts. Questions come into our minds, questions […]

Swiss bishop to priests: No last rites for patients seeking assisted suicide

December 10, 2016

Archbishop William E. Lori

A Swiss bishop has instructed Catholic priests not to give last rites to people suspected of seeking assisted suicide, following a sharp rise in the practice in his country.

Father Casimir Melvin Peterson; Funeral Remarks

Archbishop Lori Homily

I. A Sketch of His Life A. This morning, we commend to the Lord of life and love a good and faithful priest, Father Casimir Melvin Peterson. We also give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the many gifts of nature and grace which Father Peterson was endowed and for his dedicated priestly ministry in […]

Volunteer at Timonium Parish Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

Sean Caine

Press Release

Terence Smalls, a former volunteer at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium, was arrested yesterday on charges of child sex abuse. Mr. Smalls began volunteer work with the church in 2010 and was involved in various children’s programs. On December 2, 2016, after being given permission by the Police to do so, the Church […]

In Jesuit publications, filmmaker Scorsese talks about his faith

Director Martin Scorsese described his new film “Silence” as a major stage in his pilgrimage of faith.

Official Statement: Volunteer at Timonium parish accused of child sexual abuse

Terence Smalls, a former volunteer at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium, was arrested Dec. 8 on charges of child sex abuse.

John Glenn, American ‘icon,’ astronaut, former U.S. senator, dies at 95

Catholic News Service

News, Obituaries

Among those watching Glenn’s first space flight was St. John XXIII, who asked to be kept regularly informed about the progress of flight.

Sister Vincentia Goeb, D.C., active in education and hospital ministries, dies

Catholic Review Staff