Cumberland parish will close Cresaptown church, lease Mount Savage November 24, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, which was formed by the merger of five parishes eight years ago, has received permission from Archbishop William E. Lori to close two of its churches.
A year ahead of election, breathe deeply November 14, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary Christopher Gunty offers five strategies to get through this election cycle without destroying our democracy.
Archdiocese breaks ground for Mother Mary Lange Catholic School October 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools “I’m excited to see a beautiful new school be created on that site. I’m thinking about all the opportunity that this school will provide young people who live in our city, to grow in every way – spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially,” the archbishop said.
Fall shows off marvels of creation September 27, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Bring on the flavors of the harvest and the memories of a tree at my boyhood home that burst into brightness every year, and I’ll accept the shorter days and longer shadows.
New pastoral council advising Archbishop Lori meets for the first time September 16, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News A newly established Archdiocesan Pastoral Council met for the first time Sept. 14 for a formation retreat and orientation about the work of the archdiocese.
In Baltimore kickoff to speaking tour, Irish abuse survivor says she is disappointed with global reforms September 13, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on “The Catholic Tipping Point” in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of the Vatican summit on child protection and efforts toward accountability and transparency.
Deacon created shepherd’s crosier for Bishop Brennan September 3, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary Bishop Brennan’s new crosier was crafted by a longtime friend who imagined what King David’s crosier may have looked like.
West Virginians meet their new bishop as humble, holy man August 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News People from around the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston already have a good feeling about their new shepherd, Bishop Mark E. Brennan, who was installed Aug. 22 as the ninth bishop of the diocese.
Installation for Bishop Brennan focuses on light and service August 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan was welcomed Aug. 22 at St. Joseph Cathedral here as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia, in a ceremony filled with song and applause.
Bishop Brennan pledges to be ‘good shepherd’ for West Virginia August 22, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News Noting that he is an “earthen vessel” who sometimes make mistakes, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said he wants to be a “good shepherd” for the people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Basilica missionaries bringing Jesus to city streets August 20, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Colin Miller and Nathan Belk are spending their days walking through the streets of downtown Baltimore. They have a backpack in which they might carry some clean pairs of socks for a homeless person or a bottle of water. But they are also carrying with them the word of God and the presence of Christ.
Bishop Brennan prepares to address issues in West Virginia July 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan, named by Pope Francis July 23 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., acknowledged that he will face difficulties in his new post. The diocese encompasses the whole state of West Virginia, home to some of the poorest people in the country and an epicenter for the opioid crisis. “I have to just get to know the people and the places and get there.”