Introduction: 125 Years of Vowed Service It is always a joy for me to offer Mass here at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen but tonight I have a special reason for rejoicing. We are celebrating the closing Mass of the 125th Anniversary Year of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart. This is a...Read More

Introduction I am delighted to have the opportunity to gather with you this morning for the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference. I would like to thank Jeanne Link and all who organized this important gathering here at Mount Saint Mary’s University, the Mount that is so dear to Our Blessed Lady. May this be a day...Read More

Introduction I am very grateful to be with all of in that spirit of friendship and cooperation which characterizes the Jewish and Roman Catholic communities here in Baltimore and far beyond. I wish to thank Art Abramson and indeed the entire Council for all the ways we partner in serving the common good of our...Read More

Introduction While in the United States, Pope Francis often spoke about the family. More than once he referred to today’s reading from the book of Genesis which teaches us that marriage and family are at the heart of God’s plan. The Pope speaks with great love and understanding of mothers and fathers who share a...Read More

Introduction In Rome, not far from the Pantheon, there is a church called San Luigi dei Francesi. There is always a crowd in there, converged in front of the side chapel closest to the sanctuary on the left-hand side of the church. That chapel is known as the Contarelli Chapel. In it are three masterpieces...Read More

Introduction Today’s Scripture readings speak about the virtue of humility. And that’s not a bad thing, considering that we are about to welcome a Pope whose way of living the virtue of humility has won over many people. Perhaps we can take our cue from his motto which, in English means something like this: I’ve...Read More

By now, you likely know that a much-beloved priest of this Archdiocese and rector of our Basilica in Baltimore, Monsignor Arthur Valenzano, went home to the Lord earlier this month (see page A9). I was privileged to celebrate his funeral Mass and to hear the beautiful and stirring homily given by his best friend, Monsignor...Read More

We gather this afternoon with joy as a family of faith to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Let me begin by offering my warm greetings and deep appreciation to the congregational leaders who form The Sisters of Charity Federation as we celebrate the Vincentian Charism of Charity reflected...Read More