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A Unique Day There is no other day like this in the Church’s year of faith. This is the only day in the liturgical year when Mass is not celebrated. It is a uniquely somber day that Saint Ambrose once called “a day of bitterness”. Yet we call this day, at least in English, “Good […]

Archdiocese Sees 21 Percent Increase in New Catholics in 2014

Sean Caine

Press Release

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing to welcome more than 750 new Catholics at Masses this Easter weekend bringing the total number of catechumens (the un-baptized) and candidates (already Baptized in another Christian Church) receiving the sacrament of initiation since last Easter to 925. During Saturday’s Easter Vigil Masses, the catechumens will receive the sacraments […]

Why I gave up Facebook for Lent

There are many people who gave up lots of good things for Lent. Some of them gave up their vices because it took them away from meaningful relationships, especially with God, and some, because it was good for their health. I can only imagine the number of people who gave

Catholics participate in a Good Friday procession at St. Leo the Great in Little Italy. (Tom McCarthy Jr./CR Staff)

In streets of Little Italy, St. Leo parishioners remember Christ’s sacrifice

George P. Matysek Jr.

Archbishop William E. Lori

Local News, News

For parishioners of St. Leo, the annual Good Friday commemoration was meant to bear witness to Christ’s crucifixion and death.

Holy Thursday 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

The Gap between Belief and Action Whenever I preach, I am conscious of my unworthiness, for the words that I preach are not my own. No, they are words of Christ and thus reflect a matchless degree of holiness. The same is true for anyone who bears witness to Christ; if our testimony to Christ […]

Movie Review: Heaven Is for Real

Audiences of almost any age will benefit from this intriguing, child-guided glimpse into the afterlife.

Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners celebrate 75 years of marriage

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Baynesville, parishioners were married during the Great Depression.

Dozens of children gather for Cathedral’s annual Easter egg hunt

Dressed in their Easter best, children participated in the annual egg hunt on the grounds of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Deviled eggs recipe

What should you do with leftover eggs from Easter? Try this deviled eggs recipe, with a slightly sweet twist.

Buon giorno, Italia Day 7: When in Rome….