Dining

Monsignor Cronin leaves a legacy of laughter in his wake
Mar 03 2008
A funeral Mass will be offered March 5 for Monsignor James J. Cronin, a beloved pastor whose Irish wit and concern for his parishioners made him immensely popular.

Parishioner’s deck serves as outdoor oasis
Feb 27 2008
As the weather gets warmer, Mount Washington resident Barry Harmon begins to pull out cushions for the furniture on his deck, which becomes the most popular living space at his home.

Scholar, pastor: German pope defies easy caricature
Feb 17 2008
VATICAN CITY – Americans will soon have their first close-up encounter with Pope Benedict XVI, a figure who, in the minds of many, is still coming into focus. Some view him as a vigilant pastor, one who has used virtually every medium possible – books and speeches, sermons and encyclicals – to guide Catholics back to the essential message of Jesus and the Gospel.

Men in Black take on D.C. priests
Feb 07 2008
The “Men in Black,” that fearsome basketball squad of priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, will play the “DC Hood,” a team of priests and seminarians from Washington on March 2.

Bridesmaid dresses take on a new look, new role
Feb 02 2008
Once, the most dreaded question was, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” After all, only a good friend would buy an unflattering, expensive, formal dress, wear it once in front of everyone and then never wear it again.

Archbishop O’Brien tours three city Catholic Charities
Jan 07 2008
As Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien toured the facilities of three Catholic Charities programs Jan. 4, the prelate said he was most impressed with the efforts of volunteers.

Religious orders prepare orphans for adulthood
Jan 06 2008
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Yamira Abreu emerged from her 14-bed dormitory and headed to the dining hall to share a meal, conversation and prayers with her fellow students at the Hogar Rosa Duarte orphanage for girls.

Charity begins at home: Pope visits Vatican shelter
Jan 06 2008
VATICAN CITY – They welcomed him with a red paper garland, smiles and a few whispered words about themselves.

Traveling chalice could be road to vocations
Dec 23 2007
The traveling chalice at St. Francis de Sales, Abingdon, might not travel much farther than parishioners’ dining room tables, but it’s part of the road to vocations, a road paved with prayer.

Traveling chalice could be road to vocations
Dec 20 2007
The traveling chalice at St. Francis de Sales, Abingdon, might not travel much farther than parishioners’ dining room tables, but it’s part of the road to vocations, a road paved with prayer.

New Zealand’s Catholic chaplains embrace Antarctica
Dec 16 2007
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – Not many changes from his last trip to Antarctica, reported a priest from New Zealand: The ice runway is nearer to the base, it’s colder than 10 below zero, but the sky is blue, he added.

Archbishop O’Brien praises Catholic Charities’ volunteers
Dec 14 2007
As Catholic Charities’ volunteers and supporters were treated to a breakfast in their honor at the organization’s new Our Daily Bread building in Baltimore Dec. 12, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien called their labors impressive, efficient and effective.

Holidays can still be joyous for homeless
Nov 18 2007
The holidays used to be Matthew Brown’s favorite time of the year. But since the 26-year-old Baltimorean became homeless, the approaching season hasn’t seemed so bright.

Bridesmaid dresses take on a new look, new role
Nov 10 2007
Once, the most dreaded question was, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” After all, only a good friend would buy an unflattering, expensive, formal dress, wear it once in front of everyone and then never wear it again.

CCHD collection to help the poor
Nov 02 2007
As Americans gather around dining room tables this November to celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving, more than 37 million people across the United States will be living in poverty.