Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic community celebrates Blessed Romero’s upcoming canonization July 26, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate “Monsignor Romero is and will always be the conscience of Latin America,” said St. Timothy’s pastor, Father Juan Vazquez-Rubio.
Deacon John Martínez found support from parishioners in pursuit of the priesthood June 19, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Deacon Martínez has high hopes for Catholicism in Baltimore and is determined to accompany young adults in their faith journey.
Baltimore mayor: Parish IDs will be valid for city identification June 7, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh announced June 6 that she will implement the Baltimore City Parish ID system for immigrants in the community.
Volunteers help beautify cemetery, install memorial to victims of Great Irish Famine April 30, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Concerned citizens have formed a group to revitalize St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. During a Spring cleaning event, a memorial for Great Famine victims was installed.
Archdiocese of Baltimore raises $545,000 for hurricane relief November 30, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Social Justice The archdiocese has designated that the U.S. Virgin Islands receive $100,000 and Puerto Rico receive $200,000 of the Baltimore collection.
Baltimore pilgrims to NCYC find a young church alive and well November 22, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at the national youth gathering Nov. 16-18, with nearly 250 people from 27 parishes traveling to the event.
Baltimore Archdiocese making plans for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama November 3, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry There are several requirements, including forms, waivers, reservations, documents and payments, to join the Baltimore delegation for WYD 2019. These need to be reviewed and approved by Oct. 18, 2018.
Catholic women’s conference kindles ‘fire within’ October 13, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Local News, News Hundreds of women from Maryland (and beyond) spent three days of spiritual talks, fellowship and adoration at the 7th Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference.
Delegates prepare for Encuentro to aid Hispanic ministry August 21, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The purpose of the V Encuentro is to better understand the influence of the growing Latino/Hispanic population in the church and, in the words of Pope Francis, “to recognize this community’s spiritual needs and what it brings to the table.”
Faith blossoms from tragedy April 17, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Faith Formation, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Parishes, Urban Vicariate After his brother-in-law was murdered and his wife was shot, José Melo had a crisis of faith before finding healing in the church.
