Conventual Franciscan Father Linus DeSantis, who ministered in education for 45 years, died Dec. 1. He was 72.

Conventual Franciscan Father Linus DeSantis, who ministered in education for 45 years, died Dec. 1. He was 72.
Americans hold a variety of diverse opinions on a number of political issues. Sometimes, they veer to opposite ends of the political spectrum. But the one thing that not only bridges those gaps but brings them closer together is parenthood.
I. Introduction A. I am delighted to comment on the important book of Professors Schindler and Healy on the formation and interpretation of Dignitatis Humanae (DH), Freedom, Truth, and Human Dignity (FTHD). In the interest of full disclosure, let me say that this text has been very helpful to me in preparing talks leading up […]

Christmas held special meaning at the end of World War II for Baltimore Catholics.

Although the four weeks of Advent focus on waiting for Christmas, the church does not just sit around and wait for the main event. It celebrates plenty of major feasts with lots of customs, traditions and even special foods during December.
When Pope Francis speaks of those on the margins, he does indeed mean people who are economically and politically disadvantaged, but he also means people who are cut off from the divine life, spiritually poor
By giving with the simple and genuine joy of a child, maybe we’ll find that our hearts are better prepared to welcome that infant to Bethlehem at Christmas.

San Bernardino Bishop Gerald R. Barnes urged people to pray for unity and healing after the mass shooting in San Bernardino.

The Maryland tree that will stand near the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., will have decorations from Resurrection-St. Paul School.
December 3 has been an important day in my calendar for years now.It was on this date in 1815 that the first bishop in our United States went Home to our Lord. John Carroll, a native Marylander and Jesuit priest, was born on January 8, 1736 in Upper Marlboro, less

Given its inspiring subject matter, and the absence of any really problematic content, this appreciative but poorly handled profile makes suitable fare for all but the youngest viewers.

A funeral Mass for Sister Linda Anne Greenberg of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. at the IHM Center in Scranton, Pa.
