John Whitehead’s role as a peace activist earned him the distinction as the Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore Peacemaker of the Year.
Priests in Baltimore archdiocese indulge in World Cup passion
The sport of soccer is front and center for Father Uju Okeahialam and other fans this month with the World Cup in the middle of its competition to crown the best team in the world.
‘Christmas in Maryland’: Broadcast shines a light on unique stories of holiday season
The series will take listeners through a Maryland holiday journey, sharing Christmas experiences from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore.
5 Things to Know about Turkey Bowl football game between Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield
Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons: When will the Turkey Bowl be played and how can I watch? The game is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m., at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. It can […]
Mount Carmel to benefit from renovations at Essex park
Mount Carmel officials participated Nov. 7 in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance Park that is expected to be ready for use in fall 2023.
Pastoral Staff Day energizes evangelization teams
More than 400 parish leaders from the archdiocese attended Pastoral Staff Day hosted by the archdiocese’s Institute for Evangelization at Church of the Nativity in Timonium Oct. 27.
Blue Masses throughout archdiocese honor sacrifices by first responders
Parishes around the archdiocese paid tribute to first responders with a variety of services during October, and firefighter Michael Johnson’s experience was typical of the recognition bestowed upon Catholic police officers and firefighters.
Security workshops planned to keep parishes safe
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold a series of four regional safety workshops for parish personnel to provide tips and education on keeping people safe in their places of worship.
From Einstein to St. Gerard, thoughts on devotion
An extraordinary devotion to St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers whose feast day is Oct. 16, came about after a difficult second pregnancy.
16-year-old transforms parish’s dilapidated meeting room
As part of her Eagle Scout project, Rae Smolen directed the planning and fundraising, assembled workers and guided the work to transform a dilapidated space into a comfortable meeting room that houses several of the church’s most vital outreach programs, including everything from religious education to Alcoholics Anonymous sessions.
Archdiocese to host first Seek the City discussion Oct. 17
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its first public discussion session for its Seek the City to Come initiative Oct. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Archbishop Curley High School in East Baltimore.
Father Kunkel, ‘beloved’ pastor at St. Mary’s in Pylesville, dies at 79
Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.