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This year, keep Advent in focus with experts' tips
Nov 29 2012
Don't lose the meaning of Advent in the pre-Christmas shuffle. The Catholic Review shares these tips.

Goretti senior keeps involved
Nov 29 2012
Emmitsburg teen credits his Catholic education.

Joe Kelly, who died Nov. 26 at the age of 94, was one of the oldest active parishioners of St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore. (Courtesy Jacques Kelly) Fixture at St. Ignatius enriched Baltimore
Nov 28 2012
Joe Kelly remembers when in the 1930s and into the 1940s, Baltimore City police officers had to direct traffic and pedestrians around St. Ignatius Church on Calvert Street during the time of the Novena of Grace.

Mercy High’s worldview begins in leader’s office
Nov 27 2012
After years of dedication to Mercy High School, Sister Carol Wheeler is set to retire at the end of the school year.

Annual collection benefits retired religious, but ‘retired’ a misnomer for some
Nov 26 2012
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will hold their annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection Dec. 8-9 at most U.S. parishes.

Airmen, at-risk youth have fun, form bonds with monthly events
Nov 25 2012
Air Force volunteers from Fort Meade volunteer at Catholic Charities' Sarah's House.

Pasadena Scout builds rosary walk for Eagle project
Nov 23 2012
Matthew Gibson, 17, was recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish in Pasadena Nov. 3

Nativity parishioner spearheads office food collection for My Sister’s Place
Nov 23 2012
Dr. Lynn Chincheck's Timonium dental office is providing food items for My Sister's Place Women's Center.

For Seton Keough senior, giving is part of the game
Nov 22 2012
Seton Keough High School senior Danielle Veney is all about giving back.

Ravens rusher Ray Rice tells Christopher Place men to seize ‘opportunity’
Nov 20 2012
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice had fans smiling as he volunteered for Catholic Charities Nov. 20.