WASHINGTON – The United Nations appealed for massive financial support to serve refugees and internally displaced people, saying the ability of humanitarian agencies to help is waning.Read More

On June 19, Pope Benedict XVI will officially inaugurate The Year for Priests. The opening of this special year takes place on the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, the patron of parish priests. As the president-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary and University, the first Catholic seminary in the United States, it...Read More

Nate Nocket saw a void and was compelled to fill it.Read More

SAN FRANCISCO – Responding to criticism of the school’s decision to honor a controversial South African bishop, the University of San Francisco’s president said Catholic universities should provide the church with a forum for changing society constructively through conversation.Read More

It’s been difficult not to reminisce over the last few weeks for Father James D. Proffitt.Read More

When Monsignor John A. Dietzenbach becomes pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City July 1, it will be the latest stop in a priestly career that has given him insight into several corners of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Read More

In a June 15 ceremony at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic Center, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien honored young people who have shown apostolic action, Christian leadership and moral integrity. Each young person received an Eagle of the Cross award from the Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for their efforts.Read More

WASHINGTON – Despite cries of voter fraud and the promise of a limited ballot recount, two U.S. Catholic scholars said they believe the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will stand.Read More