Bel Air parishioners wield hammers in work of mercy

In less than two hours, the carpenters assembled all the exterior wall panels for the second floor of a single-family home to be built in Elkton.
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Ecumenical arena: Catholics, Lutherans to serve the poor together

Pope Francis and leaders of the Lutheran World Federation met in an arena that usually hosts hockey games.
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Priests to celebrate Masses outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy

Priests in central Italy were instructed to celebrate Mass outdoors following another devastating earthquake that rocked the region.
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Pope, Lutheran leaders begin Reformation commemoration with prayer

Pope Francis insisted that Catholics and Lutherans must “look with love and honesty at our past, recognizing error and seeking forgiveness.”
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As Cubs chaplain, Joliet priest cares for ‘spiritual needs’ of players

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would do this with the Cubs and be a priest,” said Father Masters.
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Mosaic for Trinity Dome seen as ‘crowning jewel’ for national shrine

The national shrine will mark the centennial of the laying of its foundational stone in 2020.
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All Saints Day is holy day of obligation in 2016

All Saints Day, a feast set aside by the Catholic Church to honor saints known and unknown, will be celebrated Nov. 1.
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Frederick County youths practice corporal works at New Cathedral Cemetery

“I could be playing video games right now,” said Chris Kennedy, “but I chose to come down here because it’s the right thing to do.”
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Closing, merged schools deal with flood of emotions

Communities affected by archdiocesan plan to close three schools and merge two others deal with a flood of emotions.
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Once Iraq recaptures Mosul, people will still need help, says archbishop

The Irbil Archdiocese is providing housing to more than 10,000 internally displaced families, but more live in trailers or open buildings.
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Man for All Seasons honoree challenges peers to be ‘like St. Thomas More’

Judge Mary C. Reese has spent more than a decade as an associate judge in the 10th District Court of Maryland.
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The beauty of human sexuality

In an age of porn and sleaze, the need for a deepened respect for the positive aspects of human sexuality is real. In marriage, the desire to give one’s self to the delight of the beloved is a sign of Christian holiness.
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