As the first native-born American saint, the 50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization will be celebrated with a full year of spiritually immersive activities — beginning Jan. 4 with an EWTN-televised Mass celebrated by Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori — at the pilgrimage destination bearing her name.
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Controversy stirs over bar’s location in former sanctuary of closed Frederick chapel
The Wye Oak Tavern at Visitation Frederick, the new hotel in Frederick, has made quite a stir since its opening on Dec. 19 and not because it is run by Frederick’s famous chefs, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio.
Pope preaches ‘very strong bond’ between adoration and service
During the Holy Year 2025, Christians should deepen their spiritual lives through adoration and then transform their prayer into concrete acts of service, Pope Francis said.
New Orleans archbishop: ‘God always gives us hope, even in the midst of tragic situations’
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond and 600 worshipers struggled to make sense of the death and carnage perpetrated by a man who drove a pickup truck into a dense crowd of early-morning New Year’s revelers just five blocks away on Bourbon Street.
Renovations at St. Joseph in Cockeysville recognized for excellence by building associations
The renovation work at St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville was recognized with several honors in 2024.
Local Hispanic Catholics have much to celebrate on Epifanía
The Feast of the Epiphany – “Epifanía” in Spanish – is one of the biggest days of the year for many Spanish-speaking Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
New Orleans archbishop, others offer prayer and support for victims of ‘evil’ deadly New Year attack; FBI investigating as terrorism
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers for victims of what he described as a “sign of utter disrespect for human life” perpetrated by a man who drove a pickup truck through crowds celebrating the New Year in New Orleans’ French Quarter around 3 a.m. Jan. 1.
On New Year’s, pope calls for real commitment to respect human life
Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.
Pope gives thanks for Jubilee preparations at New Year’s Eve vespers
A week after inaugurating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis gave thanks for all the work that went into its preparation and prayed that it would be a year of peace, justice and fraternity.
Report: Homelessness reaches record high amid affordable housing crunch
The United States saw an increase of about 18 percent in homelessness this year, a record high, according to a federal report.
American political life saw a history-making, tumultuous 2024
A historic year in American politics saw former President Donald Trump elected to a second term in the Oval Office four years after he lost his run for a consecutive term.
Sleep Out in Annapolis gives students a glimpse into homelessness
The high school students were participating in a Sleep Out, a fundraiser for Covenant House, a nonprofit that provides support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.