Pope Francis accepts Cardinal O’Brien’s resignation as leader of Rome-based order December 8, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News Pope Francis announced Dec. 8 that he has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
No sales pitch required December 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?
Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting December 7, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window When my husband and I were matched with our son, we thought we might travel to China to adopt him in just a few short months. But it turned out to be a much longer process.As the months dragged on and the wheels of bureaucracy moved slowly on both sides of the world, I grew […]
Observation of Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 9 December 6, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Advent, Local News, News Catholics are encouraged but not obligated to attend Mass Dec. 9 in honor of the observed solemnity. As always, Mass attendance on Sunday is obligated.
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes) December 5, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window Happy St. Nicholas Day! Every year we leave our shoes by the door the night before his feast day, and we wake up the next morning to treats in our shoes.
NCYC continues to inspire young Abingdon parishioner December 5, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, NCYC, News Two weeks after returning from the National Catholic Youth Conference, Isabel Sans remains moved by the spirit she encountered in Indianapolis, and not just from 20,000 like-minded pilgrims.
Immigrants find help making way in classroom, society December 5, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Positively Catholic Two millennia after Mary and Joseph crossed a border and encountered closed doors, agencies and parishes across the Archdiocese of Baltimore heed the Gospel call to welcome the stranger.
The four Ps of Advent December 5, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Dust and Dewfall Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
Mother Mary Lange’s cause for sainthood moves forward, Archbishop Lori says December 5, 2019By Tim Swift Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Vatican, Video, World News Vatican officials are moving ahead with the cause for sainthood for Mother Mary Lange, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said Thursday in Rome.
Baltimore delegation presents Ravens jersey, spiritual bouquet to Pope Francis December 4, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, Video, World News A delegation from the Archdiocese of Baltimore presented Pope Francis with a custom-made Ravens jersey signed by Coach John Harbaugh, a Catholic, and quarterback Lamar Jackson during a Dec. 3 audience at the Vatican. They also gave the Holy Father a “spiritual bouquet,” a book produced by the Archdiocese of Baltimore that contains prayers and greetings from people across the archdiocese in celebration of the pope’s upcoming 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Bishops on ‘ad limina’ say their unity with pope, each other is clear December 4, 2019By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, World News As people on pilgrimage often report, what happens along the way can be just as important as what happens at the destination.
‘Hardworking’ Baltimore County pastor renowned for hospitality dies suddenly December 3, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Michael W. Carrion, a longtime Baltimore County pastor known for his strong work ethic and boundless hospitality, died suddenly Nov. 30.
