Years ago, I accompanied James Cardinal Hickey, then the Archbishop of Washington, to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was to give a lecture. After his lecture and after fielding questions from his audience, Cardinal Ratzinger boarded a small plane that would take him and five other passengers to Washington where...Read More

I. Introduction Is anyone here rooting for the Ravens this Sunday? I thought so! I would point out that since I became Archbishop of Baltimore almost 10 months ago, the Orioles got to the playoffs for the first time in years and now the Ravens are in the Super Bowl. Let’s think a little bit...Read More

This year’s celebration of the Lord’s birth, the Holy Innocents, and the Holy Family are more poignant than ever as we continue to pray for the grieving families in Newtown. The birth of the Eternal Son of God as a helpless child reminds us of how precious the life of each child is. The Holy...Read More

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a debate is underway about the best way to rebuild. Many residents of coastal areas that were devastated by that terrible storm would not only like to have their homes restored but also to re-build them so as to withstand future storms. No one can realistically imagine that Sandy...Read More