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February 17, 2014

Archbishop William E. Lori

For the fourth straight year, the BCL partnered with Catholic Charities to brighten the day of some of its clients.

6th Sunday A Ordinary Time – Midshipman Annapolis

February 16, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction A few days ago, I met with a physician who works in a Catholic hospital. We were discussing a document called The Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care, nicknamed the ERD’s. It is published by the Bishops’ Conference as a resource, to help bishops ensure that Catholic hospitals follow the Church’s teaching […]

Thumbnail bios of the men who will become cardinals Feb. 22

February 16, 2014

Here is some brief biographical information about each of the 19 churchmen Pope Francis will induct into the College of Cardinals Feb. 22.

It’s Valentine’s Day and National Marriage Week: Celebrating the joy of love

“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.”–Saint Augustine Happy Valentine’s Day!! Today much of the world celebrates romantic love. It is a day marked by the delivery of expensive flowers, extravagant chocolates and candy, pricy greetings cards, and reservations at packed restaurants with

Pope to engaged couples: After ‘I do,’ comes ‘may I, thank you, sorry’

Greeting engaged couples on the feast of St. Valentine, Pope Francis told them not to be afraid of building a loving relationship.

Massachusetts abbey now producing only Trappist ale outside Europe

Spencer Trappist Ale, brewed at the Spencer Brewery at St. Joseph’s Abbey, went on sale for the first time in January.

You definitely got mail! What’s inside the papal postbox?

Pope Francis gets so much mail — about 30 large mail sacks a week — that the Vatican has set up a special office to sort through and read the overflowing stacks.

Yay. More snow.

Archbishop William E. Lori

The first time it snowed this year it was magical.Even the second time was pretty amazing.Since then I’ve lost track.Yesterday—with the help of a kind neighbor with a snow blower—we (meaning John) got to this point.Only to wake up to this scene this morning.You might think Leo and Daniel would

Catholic Review Column: The Joy of the Gospel, Part 1 of 9

February 13, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

Everyone is talking about Pope Francis. Everywhere I go people tell me how much they love the Holy Father, how inspired they are by his example, and what renewed interest in the faith they and their friends are experiencing. As we approach the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ election, I can attest that he has […]

Snow brings much of Baltimore archdiocese to a halt

February 13, 2014

The heaviest snowfall of the winter led to the closure of schools, institutions and offices in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Feb. 13.

Winter Storm Pax, being a snow angel, and a prayer for those in need of shelter and heat

February 13, 2014