Until churches and schools reopen and people can gather again, however, technology is the next best way to connect, not just for laypeople, but those living in religious communities.

While most of her ministry was spent in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Sister Patricia also served St. Bernadette Parish in Severn from 1982 to 1987.

Now more than ever, we must deepen the relationships around us, which afford us an opportunity to encounter God anew.

In the May 10 episode of “Catholic Baltimore,” Christopher Gunty speaks with Dr. Peter Howard about the life and teachings of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives and strained healthcare workers. It has shuttered businesses, putting more in a hand-to-mouth existence and further burdening food banks and soup kitchens. Fortunately, many are doing something to stem those needs.