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Vocations

Historic day: Archbishop Lori ordains largest class of priests in more than 40 years

June 26, 2023
By Kurt Jensen
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

The June 24 priesthood ordinations at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland marked two happy occasions in the cathedral’s history.

Father Jack Ward, passionate about canon law, plans for retirement

June 26, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations

Father John “Jack” Ward, a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly four decades known for his sense of humor and concern for parishioners, will retire on Sept. 30. Currently pastor of Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville, Father Ward has enjoyed a long ministry that includes serving in the Archdiocese of Baltimore […]

Priest-to-be Sampson Onwumere keeps Nigerian ties strong, builds new ones to Baltimore

June 22, 2023
By Erik Zygmont
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

Deacon Sampson Onwumere, who will be ordained a priest of the Baltimore Archdiocese June 24 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, said he is most looking forward to the pastoral aspect of his vocation.

Father Lawrence Johnson said he received as much as he gave as administrator at Stella Maris

June 22, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations

Father Johnson, 70, said he has received as much as he has given from those he’s connected with in long-term or hospice care. In addition to Stella Maris, he serves those at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community and St. Elizabeth Hall assisted living.

Deacon Mwai’s calling rooted in Benedictine foundation

June 21, 2023
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

Deacon Mwai left the monastery to come to the East Coast, where he saw the life of the church in Maryland and was attracted to it.

Deacon Mmuoh’s journey goes from ‘playing Mass’ to celebrating the Eucharist

June 20, 2023
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

Deacon Felix Mmuoh will be one of nine seminarians who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Monsignor Phillips, who helped form new Woodlawn parish, set for retirement

June 20, 2023
By Carole Norris Greene
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations

Monsignor Thomas Lee Phillips has gone from being a student challenged when learning Latin, a high school teacher and associate pastor to a highly regarded pastor of two area churches for nearly 40 years.

Deacon Koski looks forward to being ‘instrument of God’s mercy’

June 19, 2023
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

Deacon Koski, the eldest of four siblings, grew up in several parishes. He was baptized at St. Thomas More in Baltimore, received his first Communion at St. Joseph in Fullerton and was confirmed at St. Isaac Jogues in Carney.

Deacon Paul Kongnyuy embraces ‘priestly heart’

June 18, 2023
By Yvonne Wenger
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

As a priest, Deacon Kongnyuy says his primary role will be as a teacher and evangelizer who shares the word of God at every opportunity.

Former NASA chemist Deacon Javier Fuentes finds faith in science and a more “satisfying” job

June 17, 2023
By Priscila González de Doran
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

While working as a chemical technician at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and breaking down compounds, Deacon Javier A. Fuentes Cabrera found conviction in God’s existence.

Monsignor Hartnett at his peak while connecting with parishioners through sacraments

June 16, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations

Monsignor Robert Hartnett, 70, said he has always tried to be welcoming and inclusive.

Deacon John Bilenki brings familial approach to ministry

June 16, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

Deacon John Bilenki always has looked upon family as a blessing, and it’s the familial aspects of prayer and the church that are at the forefront of the seminarian’s thoughts as he prepares for life as a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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