Conventual Franciscan Father Linus DeSantis, who ministered in education for 45 years, died Dec. 1. He was 72.Read More

Americans hold a variety of diverse opinions on a number of political issues. Sometimes, they veer to opposite ends of the political spectrum. But the one thing that not only bridges those gaps but brings them closer together is parenthood.Read More

Although the four weeks of Advent focus on waiting for Christmas, the church does not just sit around and wait for the main event. It celebrates plenty of major feasts with lots of customs, traditions and even special foods during December.Read More

Given its inspiring subject matter, and the absence of any really problematic content, this appreciative but poorly handled profile makes suitable fare for all but the youngest viewers.Read More

By giving with the simple and genuine joy of a child, maybe we’ll find that our hearts are better prepared to welcome that infant to Bethlehem at Christmas.Read More

San Bernardino Bishop Gerald R. Barnes urged people to pray for unity and healing after the mass shooting in San Bernardino.Read More

December 3 has been an important day in my calendar for years now.It was on this date in 1815 that the first bishop in our United States went Home to our Lord. John Carroll, a native Marylander and Jesuit priest, was born on January 8, 1736 in Upper Marlboro, lessRead More

A funeral Mass for Sister Linda Anne Greenberg of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. at the IHM Center in Scranton, Pa.Read More