VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI prayed that the sainthood cause of Pope Pius XII, whose pontificate spanned the “tumultuous years” during and after World War II, would proceed smoothly.Read More
At the beginning of Lent, I was sent a moving account of the recent funeral procession of a young American soldier, which took place near his hometown in the South. The most striking section read as follows:Read More
In a funeral liturgy that celebrated his quiet optimism and selfless leadership, Archbishop William D. Borders was laid to rest April 23 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.Read More
Introduction Bishop Madden, Msgr. Valenzano, my brother priests and deacons, and dear friends in Christ: On this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, I welcome all of you here to the Basilica of the Assumption. During this Mass, the honor will fall to me to solemnly inaugurate the new chapel which...Read More
In Response to a Week of Violence, Knights of Columbus Urges Prayers for Healing St. Francis’ Prayer of Peace suggested as commitment to peace and forgiveness (NEW HAVEN, Conn.) – Following a week of violence across the United States, the Knights of Columbus has called for a novena of prayer to heal the wounds and...Read More
As our little boy walks into school to start kindergarten today, I’ll have tears in my eyes.It’s not just that I want to hold onto our baby a little longer.I’m crying because I worry that I should have prepared him better for the challenges and questions that come with startingRead More
From haircuts to new shoes to funds for electricity and rent, the poor of Frederick County received comfort and support June 18 as they participated in Convoy of Hope at the Frederick County Fairgrounds.Read More
If the United States had a nobility, Avery Dulles would have been born into it. His great-grandfather, John W. Foster, and his great-uncle, Robert Lansing, both served as Secretary of State. So did his father, John Foster Dulles, who also negotiated the post-World War II peace treaty with Japan. Avery Dulles’s uncle, Allen Dulles, was...Read More
WASHINGTON – In generations past, Catholics in the United States sent missionaries to – among other places – Africa to evangelize its people and spread the Gospel.Read More