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December 5, 2016

The Catholic Review offers full coverage of the appointment of new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Pope Francis appoints two auxiliary bishops for Baltimore: Monsignors Mark Brennan and Adam Parker

December 4, 2016

Monsignor Brennan now serves as a Gaithersburg pastor; Monsignor Parker is vicar general and moderator of the curia in Baltimore.

Nomination as auxiliary bishop took Monsignor Brennan by surprise

December 4, 2016

Bishop-designate Brennan said he is not a complicated person – what people see is what they get.

Stunned Monsignor Parker prays ‘Thy will be done’ upon appointment as auxiliary bishop

December 4, 2016

Archbishop William E. Lori

In new role as auxiliary bishop, Bishop-designate Parker hopes to have a “real pastoral presence.”

Second Sunday in Advent, Year A; Memorial Mass for Helen Marikle Passano; Notre Dame of Maryland

December 3, 2016

Archbishop Lori Homily

I. Introduction Gathered together for this Birthday Celebration Mass for Helen in this chapel, so beautifully restored in honor and in memory of her parents, I wish to greet first Msgr. Rick Woy, Rector of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, together with the President of the University of Notre Dame in Maryland, Dr. Mary […]

In ‘Hairspray Live,’ Mercy alum can’t stop the stop the beat

December 2, 2016

A Mercy High School alumna will make her national dancing debut Dec, 7 as a cast member of NBC’s “Hairspray Live.”

Pope recognizes martyrdom of Oklahoma priest killed in Guatemala

December 2, 2016

Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, making him the first martyr born in the United States.

Ravens offensive tackle displays heart of gold

Ronnie Stanley is a 6-foot-6-inch, 320-pound offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens with a heart of gold.

How to spot fake news

If you are one of the many Americans who get most of your news on Facebook, please stop right now.

Movie Review: ‘Moana’

The same tropical setting that provided the backdrop for the 1949 musical “South Pacific” now lends its exotic flavor to the animated Disney feature “Moana”.

Catholic college presidents pledge support for students with DACA status

More than 70 presidents at Catholic colleges and universities have signed a statement pledging their support for students attending their schools who are legally protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.

Monsignor Adam Parker, Cardinal O’Brien’s priest-secretary, learns from his mentor