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 Pope says US-European alliance needs to be strong Jerusalem patriarch: Holy Land needs world’s prayers, support amid ‘disaster’ Saved by an angel? Baltimore Catholics recall life‑changing moments Local News 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. New Emmitsburg school chapel honors son who overcame cancer Jay Sorgi December 9, 2025 In the shadow of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a new chapel at Mother Seton Catholic School in Emmitsburg tells a story of faith, resilience and a mother’s enduring love. More Local News World News Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody ‘immediately’ Kate Scanlon December 11, 2025 In a Dec. 11 court filing, a federal judge in Maryland ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident at the center of a high-profile immigration case, from ICE custody “immediately.” Guadalupe pilgrims flood Mexico City as U.S. parishes join hemisphere-wide celebration Ines San Martin December 11, 2025 As Dec. 12 approaches, millions of pilgrims are converging on the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most visited Marian shrines in the world. Pope says US-European alliance needs to be strong Cindy Wooden December 11, 2025 The evening before meeting a group of conservative European politicians, Pope Leo XIV expressed disappointment at what appears to be a weakening alliance between the United States and Europe. Jerusalem patriarch: Holy Land needs world’s prayers, support amid ‘disaster’ Daniel Meloy December 11, 2025 Since the October ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war, people in Palestine are living in abject ruin, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said at a news conference in Plymouth, a western suburb of Detroit. 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.
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.
New Emmitsburg school chapel honors son who overcame cancer Jay Sorgi December 9, 2025 In the shadow of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a new chapel at Mother Seton Catholic School in Emmitsburg tells a story of faith, resilience and a mother’s enduring love.
Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody ‘immediately’ Kate Scanlon December 11, 2025 In a Dec. 11 court filing, a federal judge in Maryland ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident at the center of a high-profile immigration case, from ICE custody “immediately.”
Guadalupe pilgrims flood Mexico City as U.S. parishes join hemisphere-wide celebration Ines San Martin December 11, 2025 As Dec. 12 approaches, millions of pilgrims are converging on the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most visited Marian shrines in the world.
Pope says US-European alliance needs to be strong Cindy Wooden December 11, 2025 The evening before meeting a group of conservative European politicians, Pope Leo XIV expressed disappointment at what appears to be a weakening alliance between the United States and Europe.
Jerusalem patriarch: Holy Land needs world’s prayers, support amid ‘disaster’ Daniel Meloy December 11, 2025 Since the October ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war, people in Palestine are living in abject ruin, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said at a news conference in Plymouth, a western suburb of Detroit.
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.
