Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops May 1 in consecrating the two nations to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title “Mary, Mother of the Church.”
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Pope prays for poor families and for the conversion of loan sharks
Pope Francis prayed for families struggling economically during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the conversion of loan sharks who prey on them.
Though at home, priests busy with prayer, virtual outreach and fellowship
With social distancing rules in effect and in-person interactions with parishioners suspended, priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are filling their time in a variety of ways, some expected and others less so.
Finding hope in the beauty of God’s creation
God’s fingerprints are everywhere, and this spring I spot gift after gift from our Creator. The greatest gift, of course, is today.
Jesuit Father Francis Moan, former Loyola Blakefield headmaster, dies at 93
Jesuit Father Francis X. Moan, a Baltimore native who eventually became a headmaster at his alma mater, Loyola Blakefield, and later tirelessly worked to improve the lives of refugees in America, died April 17 from complications of COVID-19, his family said. He was 93.
Advocates call attention to pandemic’s wrath on ‘essential’ farmworkers
Even though they’re considered essential workers, a looming threat some farmworkers are facing are efforts to lower their salaries at this critical time.
Archbishop Lori to lead livestreamed Divine Mercy Mass and Chaplet from Baltimore Basilica
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, will celebrate a special livestreamed Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday on April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Becoming an at-home hairstylist? Tips to avoid a hairy situation
Here are a few tips if you find yourself starting your own home salon.
Archbishop Lori: ‘Good virus’ of Jesus’ resurrection is ‘a contagion of hope’
“Our hold on this life is tenuous,” the archbishop said. “We are not all-powerful, but there is one who is – our risen Lord. In our need, let us turn to him this Easter day.”
Disappointed, but hopeful, thousands unable to join church this Easter
The disappointment of not being able to celebrate Easter Mass in churches across the country this year might be most strongly felt by the thousands who planned to join the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.
The deliciousness of meatless Fridays, a child’s innovation, a Shamrock shake, and signs of Lent (7 Quick Takes)
I love Lenten Fridays so much that I always think I should give up something else besides meat those days.
Catholic students, others advocate for programs benefiting nonpublic schools in Annapolis
Nearly 1,000 Maryland students and teachers, including many Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, gathered in Annapolis to advocate for state programs benefiting nonpublic schools.