Religious and secular organizations alike are working to raise awareness about and bring an end to human trafficking.

Religious and secular organizations alike are working to raise awareness about and bring an end to human trafficking.
Some families roast the pumpkin seeds. Others make pumpkin pies. Around here, we’re just happy to get the pumpkin carved without any bloodshed. This weekend when John picked up a knife and headed outside, two excited boys bounced out the door behind him. They hovered, large spoons poised in their hands, as they waited
I. Introduction Let me begin by saying how happy I am to be here with all of you today. For many years, when I was a student at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg and later a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, I used to drive along the roads of Garrett/Allegany County on my […]
I. Introduction: The Bad News before the Good News During an election season, we are buffeted and surfeited with polls some of which seem to point in conflicting directions. For that reason I hesitate to bring up yet another poll but this one may well deserve our attention. Recently the Pew Foundation did a survey […]
A few months ago I received a message from a mother who had come across my blog. Lisa Murphy told me she was writing a book about her son Daniel, who had passed away after she and her husband adopted him from China. I was so grateful that Lisa had reached
Archbishop Lori shares facts on the John Merzbacher case.

St. Isaac Jogues Parish is celebrating the Oct. 21 canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.

In this intense film, Detective Alex Cross probes the mind of a serial killer.

Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., celebrated Mass in Emmitsburg Oct. 18.
Next week, a federal appeals court will hear arguments regarding John Merzbacher’s request to be released from prison. John Merzbacher was a teacher at Catholic Community School in South Baltimore who sexually abused and terrorized multiple children during the 1970s. Without getting into the legal technicalities, Merzbacher and his attorneys claim he was never made […]
I am thrilled it is autumn, my favorite season. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning stunning shades of red and gold and pumpkins are omnipresent. These days, the sun doesn’t rise until nearly 7 a.m. and we have less than 12 hours of daylight. The days continue to grow
See the connection between the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Year of Faith.
