Nolan McCoy, the Director of Facilities and Real Estate for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, has informed Catholic schools that their school buildings will be inspected by structural engineers to assess any possible damage sustained in the Aug. 23 earthquake that shook the Mid-Atlantic region.Read More
Steve Brady stood in front of St. John the Evangelist School in Hydes Oct. 18 and saw hundreds of friends that pulled him out of unbearable emotional and physical pain.Read More
Approximately 15 years ago, my predecessor, Cardinal William H. Keeler, wisely undertook a process to help the Archdiocese establish a vision statement. This is an important and necessary exercise for any organization because it provides a sense of direction and establishes common goals for those who participate in and support the life and work of...Read More
My Dear Friends in Christ, As reported in The Catholic Review last week, St. Michael School in Frostburg – the last parish elementary school in far Western Maryland – will close its doors for good at the end of the current school year after over 110 years of educating the children of Allegany County in...Read More
Whether you are the celebrant of 50 years of life, or the party-tosser for a friend or family member turning 50, here are 50 ideas to celebrate this milestone age, offering parties, gift ideas, activities and more.Read More
Last week, I updated you on the consultations that have taken place this summer to guide the development of a process for parish planning in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Read More
In a culture when freedom is supreme, the notion of obligation is repugnant to many, especially when it comes to “freedom of religion.” Nevertheless, obligations surround us: paying bills, faithfulness to spouse, keeping promises are all obligations which we readily recognize.Read More
January 22. It may be just another day for many Americans, but for Catholics and others who value the sanctity of life, it is a once-a-year chance to come together in great numbers and call for an end to legalized abortion and the movement toward a culture of life.Read More
Father Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I., says that Catholics must be modern-day missionaries and bring the Gospel of Jesus to an increasingly secular culture.Read More
The holiday season is upon us, and with it all the wonderful, rich food and drink temptations that threaten to steer us off our intended course of diet or at least moderation.Read More