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Meg Decker capped a sensational inaugural lacrosse season at the U.S. Naval Academy by being voted Rookie of the Year by LaxPower.com.

Prayer guides transitional deacon on journey to priesthood

When John Rapisarda was a student at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, he played guitar in a punk/alternative band and spent time with friends and family. The soft-spoken teen with a sense of humor had no inkling that he would one day become a Catholic priest.

Youthful enthusiasm still lingers from papal visit

What is God whispering to you? That was the question Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien posed to a group of youths at St. John, Westminster, June 14, during a Mass that reunited many who saw Pope Benedict XVI during his April visit to the U.S.

Memorial Mass to be celebrated one month later for Father Brooksbank

One month after the death of Father Kevin Brooksbank, associate pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Baynesville, the parish community will celebrate a “Month’s Mind” memorial Mass for the priest June 25 at 7p.m.

Mr. Russert remembered for his fondness for church, faithfulness

WASHINGTON – NBC News Washington bureau chief and “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert, who died June 13 at the age of 58, was remembered for his warm lifelong ties to the Catholic Church and his support for Catholic education as well as for his career covering politics.

Retired law school dean, widowed grandfather, ordained to priesthood

GARY, Ind. – A 71-year-old retired law school dean and widowed grandfather became one of three newly ordained priests June 7 in the Diocese of Gary.

Cardinal: Eucharistic congress helps Catholics examine life’s purpose

QUEBEC CITY – When people pause and question the purpose of their lives, they “yearn for a spiritual answer,” said Slovakian Cardinal Jozef Tomko at the opening Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress.

The Mass Part 7: The Closing Rites

This is the last in a seven-part series on the Mass. The Communion procession is over, the remaining Eucharist is reserved in the tabernacle, the vessels are put away and the Communion music is finished. What next?

Sister Connie Gilder takes on new role

After nearly five years working as an assistant to Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski in the office of the eastern vicar, Sister Constance “Connie” Gilder, S.S.J., is taking on a new role as Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien’s delegate to religious.

Father Ralph Ransom Jr., S.S.J.

A funeral mass for Father Ralph Ransom Jr., S.S.J, was offered June 12 at St. Joseph Manor, Baltimore. Father Ransom, who was 76, spent most of his priestly life in southeast Texas, but began it as associate pastor of St. Peter Claver in Baltimore. He died June 7 at St. Joseph Manor.

Archdiocese plans first Family Fun Day for developmentally disabled

Even before the first Family Fun Day was over, William Fleming was planning the next one. The coordinator of catechesis for persons with developmental disabilities for the Archdiocese of Baltimore was so pleased with the turnout of more than 80 people at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House, Sparks, he knew he and volunteer Debbi Dempsay, a parishioner of St. Joseph, Fullerton, would have to plan another event.

Lambeth Conference: Time of reckoning for ecumenical dialogue