During the Holy Year 2025, Catholics are called not only to grow in the virtue of hope, but also to share it with others, said U.S. Cardinal James M. Harvey, archpriest of Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
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Christ’s birth brings light to a troubled world, pope says
In a troubled world, the birth of Christ reveals God’s unwavering determination to draw all people to himself and illuminate even the darkest corners, Pope Francis said.
God does not reject, forget anyone, pope says on feast of Epiphany
Just as the star over Bethlehem called to and welcomed everyone to encounter the newborn Jesus, God today calls on the faithful to welcome everyone, creating safe, open spaces to find warmth and shelter, Pope Francis said.
Pope names Consolata Missionary as the first woman dicastery prefect
Pope Francis has appointed Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla to be the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery, naming her prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life.
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton opens celebration of 50th anniversary of patron’s canonization
Archbishop William E. Lori helped the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton open a new exhibit marking the 50th anniversary of its patron’s canonization with a Mass Jan. 4 on her feast day.
Radio Interview: A conversation with the Baltimore Ravens’ team chaplain
Rev. Johnny Shelton talks with Mark Viviano about his unique role as a chaplain and life coach for a National Football League team, sharing his faith journey and his responsibilities as a spiritual mentor in the ultra-competitive world of professional sports.
Catholic Charities among 2024 top workplace award winners
Catholic Charities of Baltimore was among several Archdiocese of Baltimore entities named a winner of a 2024 Top Workplace Award by The Baltimore Sun media group – “a prize created to highlight the importance and appeal of a people-first culture on the job.”
Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington’s shepherd
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American cardinal, the Vatican announced Jan. 6.
St. Mary’s Seminary’s director of human formation focuses on shaping well-rounded future priests
St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park is giving an added boost to the human formation of future priests with the establishment of its first-ever director of human formation.
Being human: The challenging task of 2025
We enter 2025 after a careening, mad season of confusion, hate, deceit and instability. The sense that things are vastly off-kilter and that centers are not holding is almost palpable.
Jail ministry, little noticed but in demand, ‘helps people hear the voice of Christ’
The work of Catholic prison and jail ministry has been carried out in the United States for decades, according to members of the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition.
The most desired gift
Sometimes, maintaining hope challenges our faith.