Pastor’s Page

Mother Mary Lange’s cause for canonization is ongoing. She founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, an order for African-American women. She founded the order in Baltimore. Many African American Catholic women from Southern Maryland joined this order. Here is an article... Read More →

A recent symposium at St. Francis University in Steubenville, Ohio asked this question. While he is out searching for the one lost sheep, what about the 99 left in the flock? A lot of what he says is puzzling to them. Here is an article that takes a look at this question and... Read More →

Indulgenced Acts for the Poor Souls A partial indulgence can be obtained by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, even if the prayer is only mental. One can gain a plenary indulgence visiting a cemetery each day between November 1 and November 8. These... Read More →

Here is the homily I preached this weekend on the election. I added a link to the Maryland Catholic Conference in the text. Last week, Jesus told a parable that had a tax collector praying in the Temple. Unable to raise his eyes to Heaven, he beats his breasts and begs the Lord... Read More →

Here is an interesting article about whether Churches should please or challenge its people; whether to be a Church that satisfies people or molds them into disciples. Read More →

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued new guidelines on the disposition of the remains of the deceased. Approved by Pope Francis, these instructions are, in fact, not new. But, they need to be stated anew. This is a very delicate situation. The issue... Read More →

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Here is the information for the lady who is looking for help or sorting donation for the hurricane victims in Haiti: Ajecy Bourdeau, a native of Haiti living in Marlboro Village, is collecting clothing, medical supplies, and other necessities to help the people of Haiti. She is... Read More →

Here is the report I gave at all the Masses the weekend of October 15/16: Inserted in your bulletin is our annual Parish Financial Report. I’m pleased to say that there is a lot of good news in it. Our annual offertory collections increased by close to $25,000.00. Thank you all... Read More →