Cleric leaves priesthood saying he can’t get ‘fair hearing’ on charges

WASHINGTON – Father John Corapi, a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, declared June 17 he was leaving the priesthood, contending he could not get a “fair hearing” on misconduct allegations that were lodged against him in March and which included what the priest said were sexual abuse charges.
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Six new pastors bring variety of experiences

Father Patrick Besel, 41 St. Mary of the Assumption, Govans After more than two years serving as associate vocation director and director of the Cardinal Keeler House of Discernment in Baltimore, Father Patrick Besel will take up his first pastorate at St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans. Ordained in 2006, Father Besel is a...
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Parishioners says farewell to “face of St. Ann”

The savior of St. Ann parish in Baltimore City is moving on, but she will not be forgotten anytime soon.
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Containing federal health care costs is issue that goes back decades

WASHINGTON – In December 1971, Monsignor Harrold Murray, who oversaw health care issues for the U.S. bishops, predicted that the federal outlay for health care, which was $26 billion in 1960, would grow to more than $100 billion by 1974.
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Hedonism clouds judgment, risks annihilating morality, pope says

VATICAN CITY – Hedonism clouds people’s judgment and risks annihilating morality, Pope Benedict XVI said.
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Vatican official: Sexual abuse of minors requires strong response

VATICAN CITY – The phenomenon of the sexual abuse of minors within the church requires a strong response that is “not inertia, a culture of silence or repression,” said the Vatican’s top investigator of clerical sex abuse said.
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Bishops vote to create new subcommittee to certify ecclesial ministers

BELLEVUE, Wash. – The U.S. bishops have decided to move the responsibility for certifying Catholics for ecclesial ministry from a separate civil corporation in Milwaukee to the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Faith groups support first Frederick fair for the poor

From haircuts to new shoes to funds for electricity and rent, the poor of Frederick County received comfort and support June 18 as they participated in Convoy of Hope at the Frederick County Fairgrounds.
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Catholics set for 60 hours of eucharistic prayer for vocations

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will join Catholics around the world in 60 hours of eucharistic prayer for vocations – set to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s ordination to the priesthood.
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Vatican calls on businesses to be ethical, create economic justice

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican and some Catholic thinkers are urging businesses to not only employ ethical policies within their companies, but to become dedicated to bringing economic justice to the wider world.
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Bishops urged to fight war of words to defend traditional marriage

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., urged his fellow bishops June 15 to fight back in the war of words over efforts to redefine traditional marriage.
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Women religious in India have valuable, often hidden role, pope says

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI singled out Indian women religious to praise them for their positive role in the church in their country.
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