On one of the bloodiest days of the Iraq War – April 9, 2004 – Father F. Richard Spencer became the link between this world and the next for many of the mortally wounded.
Father O’Malley brought people together in Emmitsburg
Father O’Malley arrived in Emmitsburg at a time when St. Joseph was suffering significant divisions.
Faith sustains Merzbacher abuse survivor
Murphy insisted her story is not one of rape and betrayal. It’s about the “awesome healing power of a gracious God,” she said.
Two Emmitsburg parishioners die in accident
Vincentian Father Vincent J. O’Malley had just preached on Sunday’s Gospel reading, warning that no one knows the hour when the Son of Man will come. Moments later, as the priest greeted people outside St. Joseph in Emmitsburg following the 10:15 a.m. liturgy, an automobile struck and killed two Mass-goers and seriously injured a third.
Archbishop O’Brien opposes Merzbacher’s release
Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is joining survivors of sexual abuse in opposing the possible release of John J. Merzbacher, a former teacher at Catholic Community School in South Baltimore who is serving four life terms for child rape.
Lithuanian nun with ties to Baltimore on path to sainthood
A nun who walked the halls of St. Alphonsus School in Baltimore is on her way to becoming a saint.
Letters unlock doors for priest with Alzheimer’s
After attempting suicide several years ago at a Cumberland penitentiary, a prisoner spent his days lying alone on the floor of his tiny cell. Staring at the ceiling and speaking few words, the man seemed lost.
Catholic artist inspires with personal paintings
D’Adamo hopes to share his Catholic faith and help others find a closer connection with their faith through art. His work, which includes gripping images of God, Moses and moments from the life of Christ, was featured in an art exhibit last fall at St. Ignatius in Baltimore.
St. Joseph in Taneytown creatively honors 21 pastors
St. Joseph in Taneytown has had a host of illustrious pastors over the course of its 213-year history.
Archbishop O’Brien ordains father to priesthood
As the solemn chants of hundreds of people reverberated from the stone walls, Deacon Gregory Rapisarda laid prostrate on the sanctuary floor of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 12. Worshippers called on saints of all generations to pray for the 62-year-old father of four just moments before Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien would ordain him to the priesthood.
Brooks Robinson, Oriole legend, buoyed by faith, family, friends
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson is a convert to the Catholic faith who believes in the power of prayer.
Mourners at funeral celebrate life of Yeardley Love, Virginia lacrosse player; challenged to forgive
Hundreds of friends and family gathered at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland May 8 to celebrate the life of Yeardley Love, a senior lacrosse player at the University of Virginia and 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson.