A Catholic high school basketball tournament in Cumberland, billed as one of the most prestigious in the nation, is going on hiatus, according to tournament organizers.

Starting in September, people will be able to visit a new $4 million museum and visitors center dedicated to telling the story of Mother Seton in new and engaging ways.

A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge released an order Aug. 22 that will allow the Maryland Attorney General to reveal some of the 46 names that were redacted in the original release of its November 2022 report on clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Archbishop Lori will confer the papal honors at a celebration of solemn lauds (morning prayer) Sept. 23 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

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In a day filled with grace and community, family and friends and after 10 years of discernment – one as a postulant, two as a novice, and six under temporary vows – Sister Philomena Clare made her final profession June 10 as a member of the Franciscans Sisters, Third Order Regular, of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother.

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Aug. 14 that the religious exemption in the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act “bars claims (of) religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity discrimination against religious organizations by employees who perform duties that directly further the core mission(s) of the religious entity.”

Loyola University Maryland announced Aug. 15 that it intends to offer a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program to help address Maryland’s ongoing nursing workforce shortage. The program will be in partnership with Mercy Medical Center, which will provide clinical placements at Mercy’s downtown Baltimore campus, in addition to other resources and support.

Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine, minister provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province of his religious community, received the simple profession of vows from Friar Vincent Mary Ouly and Friar Marvin Paul Fernandez July 21, at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Md. The Rite of Profession marked the end of the first year of their novitiate.

World Youth Day 2023 has wrapped up and many young people had memorable experiences, but is it just a short-term spiritual high?