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Archbishop William E. Lori, center, has appointed Adam and Holly Novotny, left, the new liaisons to the Charismatic Renewal for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. They succeed Bob and Julie Sawyer, right, whom the archbishop named “emeritus liaisons” to the Charismatic Renewal. (Archdiocese of Baltimore)

Archbishop Lori names new liaisons for Charismatic Renewal

May 12, 2023
By Catholic Review Staff
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Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News

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Archbishop William E. Lori has appointed Adam and Holly Novotny the new liaisons to the Charismatic Renewal for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Novotnys are parishioners of St. Mark in Catonsville active in the Baltimore-area branch of the Marian Servants of Divine Providence, an apostolate focused on intercessory and healing prayer and spiritual direction.

In his appointment letter, Archbishop Lori said he knows the local faith community will be “well served” by the Novotnys’ leadership.

“In this role, you will lead the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, draw together the ministries and groups connected with the Charismatic Renewal, and maintain a relationship with national renewal organizations,” he said.

The archbishop asked the new leaders to “continue outreach efforts to young adults and Hispanic ministries, prayerfully identifying sources of growth and renewal in the Church.”

Adam Novotny is the director of operations at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park. His wife is the accounting manager at St. Mark church and school in Catonsville. They succeed Bob and Julie Sawyer, whom the archbishop named “emeritus liaisons” to the Charismatic Renewal.

The archbishop commended the Sawyers, who have served as liaisons for more than 10 years, for their “indefatigable effort to multiply and share the gifts of the Spirit across this archdiocese.”

“Their work to draw together disparate communities – both ethnic and those simply born of different charisms – is a beautiful witness for the church today,” Archbishop Lori said. 

The focus of the Charismatic Renewal is helping Catholics “deepen their faith by fostering the current of grace associated with the baptism in the Holy Spirit, characterized by the awareness of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in their lives.”

For more information, visit archbalt.org/charismatic

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