Historic church restored in Frederick County On Guadalupe feast day, pope prays leaders shun lies, hatred, division, disrespect for life Meet the Catholic priest who helped make the new ‘Knives Out’ Netflix movie Father Gregory Rapisarda, revered for his accompaniment of the sick, dies at 78 Guadalupe pilgrims flood Mexico City as U.S. parishes join hemisphere-wide celebration Local News Historic church restored in Frederick County Katie V. Jones December 12, 2025 When Father John Williamson arrived as pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Frederick and St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor in Buckeystown five years ago, the roof of St. Joseph’s historic church was leaking and the steeple was “ready to fall off.” Father Gregory Rapisarda, revered for his accompaniment of the sick, dies at 78 George P. Matysek Jr. December 11, 2025 Father Gregory Rapisarda, who was beloved for his selfless outreach to the sick, died Dec. 10. He was the longtime Catholic chaplain at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. Saved by an angel? Baltimore Catholics recall life‑changing moments George P. Matysek Jr. December 10, 2025 Across the country – and across faiths – millions of Americans say they believe in unseen protectors who watch, warn and sometimes intervene. A 2023 Associated Press-NORC poll found that about seven in 10 U.S. adults believe in angels. No, Grandma is not an angel George P. Matysek Jr. December 10, 2025 Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, academic dean and associate professor of moral theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, explained that people are created to be human – not angels. More Local News World News On Guadalupe feast day, pope prays leaders shun lies, hatred, division, disrespect for life Carol Glatz December 12, 2025 Pope Leo XIV prayed for Mary’s maternal intercession so that she would help nations avoid lies and hatred and instruct leaders to protect the dignity of all human life. Meet the Catholic priest who helped make the new ‘Knives Out’ Netflix movie Katie Yoder December 12, 2025 When Rian Johnson was still writing the script for his new “Knives Out” movie, he turned to his aunt and uncle for help. They are Catholic, and his latest murder mystery would take place in a Catholic church. Christian archaeology can serve evangelization, pope says in document Carol Glatz December 12, 2025 Christian archaeology seeks to see, hear and touch the Word made flesh, Pope Leo XIV said, inviting the world’s bishops and others to encourage young people, lay people and priests to study archaeology. Expert urges vigilance in digital formation as Australia’s social media ban goes into effect Junno Arocho Esteves December 12, 2025 As Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 goes into effect, a digital media expert at the Australian Catholic University emphasized the need for vigilance and education in helping young people navigate the digital space. More World News Commentary Scripture series by popular Catholic speaker offers deep dive into the person of Jesus Cecilia Cicone December 11, 2025 Meg Hunter-Kilmer breaks open the meaning of the Scriptures in light of Christ as the fulfillment of all prophecies in her latest book, “Eyes Fixed on Jesus.” How about a little Old Bay on your Advent Rita Buettner December 11, 2025 In an era where we’re not producing the penny anymore, returning Old Bay to its original metal canister somehow feels reassuring. Rome and the Church in the U.S. George Weigel December 10, 2025 The bishops speak in the public square on a host of issues, and they do so with the voice of public reason, not as “culture-warriors” (another silly epithet applied to them by bears of little brain). Question Corner: When can Catholics sing the Advent hymn ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel?’ Jenna Marie Cooper December 10, 2025 The church does not have any explicit rule about when the hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” can be sung. In principle, it’s perfectly allowed to sing this throughout Advent. However, I think I can guess why your choir director wants to hold off on using this hymn until later in the season. A steady light: Pope Leo XIV’s top five moments of 2025 Elizabeth Scalia December 9, 2025 Leo’s papacy, of nine months gestation, has revealed itself slowly — full of hope but also hidden, as though the first pope from the United States meant to show himself in small, unhurried measures. More Commentary Featured Video Pope Leo XIV ended his stay in Lebanon Dec. 2 with what he termed “a heartfelt appeal” for peace.
Historic church restored in Frederick County Katie V. Jones December 12, 2025 When Father John Williamson arrived as pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Frederick and St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor in Buckeystown five years ago, the roof of St. Joseph’s historic church was leaking and the steeple was “ready to fall off.”
Father Gregory Rapisarda, revered for his accompaniment of the sick, dies at 78 George P. Matysek Jr. December 11, 2025 Father Gregory Rapisarda, who was beloved for his selfless outreach to the sick, died Dec. 10. He was the longtime Catholic chaplain at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.
Saved by an angel? Baltimore Catholics recall life‑changing moments George P. Matysek Jr. December 10, 2025 Across the country – and across faiths – millions of Americans say they believe in unseen protectors who watch, warn and sometimes intervene. A 2023 Associated Press-NORC poll found that about seven in 10 U.S. adults believe in angels.
No, Grandma is not an angel George P. Matysek Jr. December 10, 2025 Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, academic dean and associate professor of moral theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, explained that people are created to be human – not angels.
On Guadalupe feast day, pope prays leaders shun lies, hatred, division, disrespect for life Carol Glatz December 12, 2025 Pope Leo XIV prayed for Mary’s maternal intercession so that she would help nations avoid lies and hatred and instruct leaders to protect the dignity of all human life.
Meet the Catholic priest who helped make the new ‘Knives Out’ Netflix movie Katie Yoder December 12, 2025 When Rian Johnson was still writing the script for his new “Knives Out” movie, he turned to his aunt and uncle for help. They are Catholic, and his latest murder mystery would take place in a Catholic church.
Christian archaeology can serve evangelization, pope says in document Carol Glatz December 12, 2025 Christian archaeology seeks to see, hear and touch the Word made flesh, Pope Leo XIV said, inviting the world’s bishops and others to encourage young people, lay people and priests to study archaeology.
Expert urges vigilance in digital formation as Australia’s social media ban goes into effect Junno Arocho Esteves December 12, 2025 As Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 goes into effect, a digital media expert at the Australian Catholic University emphasized the need for vigilance and education in helping young people navigate the digital space.
Scripture series by popular Catholic speaker offers deep dive into the person of Jesus Cecilia Cicone December 11, 2025 Meg Hunter-Kilmer breaks open the meaning of the Scriptures in light of Christ as the fulfillment of all prophecies in her latest book, “Eyes Fixed on Jesus.”
How about a little Old Bay on your Advent Rita Buettner December 11, 2025 In an era where we’re not producing the penny anymore, returning Old Bay to its original metal canister somehow feels reassuring.
Rome and the Church in the U.S. George Weigel December 10, 2025 The bishops speak in the public square on a host of issues, and they do so with the voice of public reason, not as “culture-warriors” (another silly epithet applied to them by bears of little brain).
Question Corner: When can Catholics sing the Advent hymn ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel?’ Jenna Marie Cooper December 10, 2025 The church does not have any explicit rule about when the hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” can be sung. In principle, it’s perfectly allowed to sing this throughout Advent. However, I think I can guess why your choir director wants to hold off on using this hymn until later in the season.
A steady light: Pope Leo XIV’s top five moments of 2025 Elizabeth Scalia December 9, 2025 Leo’s papacy, of nine months gestation, has revealed itself slowly — full of hope but also hidden, as though the first pope from the United States meant to show himself in small, unhurried measures.
