He will attend the Universty of Maryland, College Park, where he plans to study aerospace engineering on a “space track.”Read More

A small group of demonstrators stands outside the Clarence M. Mitchell Courthouse June 23 as the Goodson verdict is announced. (Wendy Stewart)I almost forgot about the important verdict that was expected today from Circuit Judge Barry Williams in the trial of Officer Caesar Goodson, the police officer prosecutors said gave FreddieRead More

Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire represents one of the most important lessons he gives the world’s priests, Pope Francis said.Read More

Women hold candles during a June 13 vigil in Los Angeles for the victims of the mass shooting at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla. A lone gunman, pledging allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist group, killed 49 people early June 12 at the nightclub. (CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters)ThereRead More

Visitation Academy, a storied Catholic school in Frederick that has operated since 1846, will close June 30.Read More

Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg announced the appointment June 20 of an interim president, one who is interested in taking the job on a permanent basis.Read More

Father Jorge Torres admits he has shed a lot of tears since June 12.Read More

Archbishop Lori finds encouragement for the Church in religious liberty struggles.Read More