Family Life

Family is key to generation rooted in Gospel
Feb 16 2012
The pope says family is the church's best ally for raising a new generation resistant to materialism and committed to living out the Gospel.

Katie O’Malley calls same-sex marriage opponents “cowards,” draws criticism
Jan 26 2012
Maryland First Lady Katie O’Malley has apologized for calling members of the House of Delegates who opposed voting on changing the definition of marriage in 2011 “cowards.”

Children feel the love through Valentine’s Day activities
Jan 23 2012
Valentine’s Day is a day for hearts, a day for love, a day for … animals?

How to manage money as a couple
Jan 23 2012
Money Coach Offers Tips for Doing It Right

Cardinal links religious liberty fight with abortion struggle
Jan 23 2012
WASHINGTON – Participants at the annual March for Life were urged in advance of the march not to let themselves be compromised in their beliefs as the federal government pursues regulations that Catholic leaders say constitute an attack on conscience and religious liberty.

Altoona-Johnstown bishop eulogizes Paterno as ‘good Catholic,’ friend
Jan 23 2012
ALTOONA, Pa. – Although Joe Paterno will be remembered as “a legend throughout our region and throughout our country,” Bishop Mark L. Bartchak said the iconic football coach will be best remembered in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown as “a good Catholic, a family man and a friend to many.”

Archbishop Broglio speaks with pope about spiritual care of US military
Jan 19 2012
VATICAN CITY – The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a tremendous toll on members of the military and their families, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, but military service also has strengthened the faith of many Catholics and even been a source of vocations.

Allowing same-sex marriage ‘not in the public interest,’ say bishops
Jan 18 2012
SEATTLE – Legislation introduced by lawmakers in Washington state that would redefine marriage to allow same-sex marriage “is not in the public interest,” said the bishops of the state’s three Catholic dioceses.

Pope prays for migrants, refugees seeking a better life
Jan 17 2012
VATICAN CITY –The millions of refugees and migrants in the world are not numbers but people in search of a better life for themselves and their families, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Pope says selfishness, individualism fed economic crisis
Jan 14 2012
VATICAN CITY – The economic crisis should push people to look at the values reflected in their civic life and prompt an honest evaluation of whether citizens are working together to promote justice and solidarity, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Five former US ambassadors to Vatican endorse Romney presidential bid
Jan 13 2012
WASHINGTON – Five former U.S. ambassadors to the Vatican have endorsed Mitt Romney in his campaign to win the Republican nomination for the presidency.

Lasting love
Jan 12 2012
I know that the church’s official Christmas season is over with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, but I wanted to squeeze one more bit of the Christmas season for us.

Maryland lawmakers face controversy as session convenes
Jan 10 2012
ANNAPOLIS – Leaders of the Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC) expect no shortage of controversy in the 90-day session of the Maryland General Assembly that was to kick off Jan. 11.

In speech to diplomats, pope condemns ‘religiously motivated terrorism’
Jan 09 2012
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI condemned “religiously motivated terrorism” and restrictions on religious freedom during his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican.

Clergy, laity laud naming of two American cardinals
Jan 07 2012
WASHINGTON – Clergy and laity alike praised the naming of two new American cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI.