An official from Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services called the recently concluded Annapolis peace conference a “very positive first step” toward achieving peace in the Middle East. But she warned that the next year will be “very volatile,” requiring a commitment on all sides to see the process through no matter what setbacks may come.Read More
Joyful music filled St. Gabriel, Woodlawn, Dec. 2 as parishioners in the packed church raised their voices during a Mass celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Baltimore County church.Read More
VATICAN CITY – It’s difficult to select a single summarizing line in Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical “Spe Salvi” (on Christian hope), but a fundamental point is found in its first few pages.Read More
CARACAS, Venezuela – A package of constitutional reforms proposed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez that would have increased the president’s powers and established a “socialist economy” was defeated narrowly by voters.Read More
Defending IAAM indoor track and field team champion The Seton Keough High School, Baltimore, will join McDonogh School as heavy favorites this season after gutting out a close battle at Hagerstown Community College on Dec. 1.Read More
Look out for The Cardinal Gibbons School this season. The MIAA A Conference Crusaders are lightning fast, they hustle to the ball, they’re scrappy and they can jump.Read More
In the face of what she sees as an increasingly polarized and splintered world, the newly-elected global leader of the School Sisters of Notre Dame said she hopes to promote a sense of solidarity among humanity.Read More
With winter finally making an appearance, soaring ceilings combined with equally high heating bills find some parishioners reaching for their coats while pastors reach for a programmable thermostat.Read More
The Stella Maris International Seafarer Center is recruiting additional ship visitors to donate four hours once a week for the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) ministry. Individuals, spouses, family or friends can team up as ship visitors who meet and greet seafarers from around the world.Read More
I just read the article by Russell Shaw “No obvious choice for prolifers in 2008 election?” (CR, Nov. 29) and was surprised there was no mention of Ron Paul, a pro-life Republican candidate.Read More