John Carroll students visit tomb of namesake November 6, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Schools The 163 students were members of the first freshman class to make the trip to the basilica to learn about the history of the archdiocese and to visit the tomb of Archbishop John Carroll, the first bishop of Baltimore and of the United States.
Good Start: Many parishes make preschool a priority November 4, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools While nearly 40 K-8 schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore include a preschool, for a handful of parishes the school day consists only of that level, among them St. Al’s Preschool.
New ministry aids families in healing after miscarriage November 1, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life “People want to have an opportunity to honor … and bury their child,” said Father Carrion, who added that the ministry helps to build community among those experiencing loss.
Faith and food mix at Baltimore’s first Olive Mass October 31, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The first Olive Mass held in Baltimore drew those who serve in the food industry Oct. 29 for a liturgy, panel discussion, networking and – of course – food.
What’s in a name? October 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Blog, The Work of Her Hands As a young adult Catholic, I aspire to emulate Ms. Joyce’s behavior, and become a Proverbs 31 woman.
Elkridge church welcomes ‘trunk-or-treaters’ October 29, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News “Our goal is to get younger families involved in the church,” said Laurie Kaplan, one of the family ministry coordinators. “There’s just so many families with young kids – it’s just nice to bring them into the faith.”
Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See addresses locals at Red Mass October 26, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News For Mary Ann Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University and former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, receiving an award named for St. Thomas More was more than solely an honor.
Thurmont parishioners provide ‘joyful witness’ at Colorfest October 19, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News On the second full weekend in October, the town of Thurmont transforms to welcome autumn visitors. The 55th annual Catoctin Colorfest, one of the largest outdoor craft shows in the East, drew an estimated 100,000 Oct. 13-14.
Esperanza Center opens in temporary location after fire October 15, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News A month after a neighboring fire displaced Esperanza Center, a program of Catholic Charities, its outreaches continue to operate just around the corner out of Assisi House at St. Patrick in Fells Point.
Students learn about Blessed Virgin Mary at Rosary Congress October 11, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Approximately 350 students gathered at the Baltimore Basilica Oct. 10 to learn about Our Lady of Fatima, pray the rosary and tour America’s first cathedral as part of the archdiocesan Rosary Congress.
Church of the Annunciation celebrates golden jubilee October 7, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News Cardinal Lawrence Shehan appointed Father A. Leo Abendschoen as founding pastor of Church of the Annunciation June 8, 1968, in response to rapid growth in northeastern Baltimore City and the surrounding Baltimore County.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish marks 50 years October 5, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News Parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues in Carney have been celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary with bus trips and anniversary apparel.
