A first anniversary
May 16 2013
How is it possible that it is the first anniversary of my installation as Archbishop of Baltimore?
Defiant Requiem
May 02 2013
Seventy years ago in Terezin, a town located in the former Czechoslovakia, the Requiem Mass of 19th century Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi was performed for the first of 16 times over a two-year span.
Contrasts
Apr 18 2013
On Monday afternoon, April 15, I was working at home when I learned the news of the violent attack against those taking part in the Boston Marathon.
Eyes of the world on Pope Francis
Mar 21 2013
Last week, the eyes of the world were focused on the Vatican awaiting word of whom the College of Cardinals had chosen to be the 265th successor of St. Peter and Vicar of Christ.
A servant of the Truth
Feb 22 2013
The full import of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI due to the frailty that comes with advancing years will emerge only with the passage of time.
Charity covers a multitude of sins
Feb 07 2013
We’ve all heard the old saying, “charity covers a multitude of sins,” and, like a lot of old sayings, it is true as far as it goes. Trouble is, it doesn’t go quite far enough.
Catholic schools remain an outstanding value
Jan 24 2013
Each year at this time, in dioceses throughout the United States, the Catholic Church takes a moment to reflect on the impressive legacy of our Catholic school system, and to promote Catholic school enrollment by sharing our schools’ success stories.
A helping hand
Jan 07 2013
The man who opened the door was Monsignor Arthur Valenzano. He smiled, greeted me warmly and helped me with my luggage. He put me immediately at ease and made me and my priest secretary, Father Marcello, feel right at home. Before long we were talking, trading stories, and enjoying one another’s humor, almost as if we had known each other for many years.
Rebuilding lives of faith
Dec 27 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a debate is under way about the best way to rebuild. Many residents of coastal areas that were devastated by that terrible storm would not only like to have their homes restored but also to rebuild them so as to withstand future storms. No one can realistically imagine that Sandy will be the last severe hurricane to strike the East Coast.