Just ahead of July 4, I visited Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s the site of a historic battle of the War of 1812 and the birthplace of our National Anthem.

His divine word to us in command demands our response— each and every day— throughout our lifetime.

It’s serious business. It’s a matter of mission. It’s a matter of life and death.

“Surveys of recently professed men and women religious and men ordained to the priesthood show that families and encouragement from the parish priests alongside Catholic schools provide optimal environments for a vocational call to grow"

Father Peter C. Scaramuzzo, who served as parochial vicar at six parishes in the archdiocese, died July 29 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn. He was 82.

Recent changes in the State Department's interpretation of immigration law will lengthen the time it takes to receive a visa for the vast majority of immigrant religious workers.

You can watch Msgr. LaMorte's homily from this morning's Mass here.

You can watch Msgr. LaMorte's homily from this morning's Mass here.

The Vatican announced the appointments June 5.