Father John Corapi said he will not follow the order of his religious superior to leave his home in Montana to live in community with his fellow priests.
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Order accuses Father Corapi of sexual, financial wrongdoing, falsehoods
Father John A. Corapi was involved in “years of cohabitation” with a former prostitute, repeated abuse of alcohol and drugs and “serious violation” of his promise of poverty, according to a fact-finding team appointed by his religious order.
Father Hilgartner helps nation’s Catholics prepare for new translation of Roman Missal
Father Richard B. Hilgartner’s jaw dropped the first time he read bits of a draft of the new English translation of the Roman Missal – the book of liturgical prayers that is scheduled to be introduced in parishes Nov. 27.
‘And with your spirit’: Father Hilgartner previews liturgical change
The Latin is, “Dominus vobiscum et cum spiritu tuo.” It contains no verb. It’s as much a statement of fact as it is a greeting, Father Hilgartner said.
Order ‘saddened’ by Father Corapi’s decision to leave priesthood
The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity said it was “saddened” that Father John Corapi, one of the most visible members of its order, has decided to leave the order and the priesthood.
City block renamed in honor of Father Uncles
Appreciation for the building’s namesake continues to grow at Charles R. Uncles Senior Plaza.
Father Paulits, 88, guided Lake Shore parish with quiet dignity
The story of Our Lady of the Chesapeake, Lake Shore, can’t be told without Father Walter J. Paulits. The founding pastor of the Anne Arundel County parish, however, would not have sought such credit.
John Carroll senior sees life clearly now
Molly Ann Pais has it all. She is less than a month away from graduating from The John Carroll School in Bel Air, has been a star defensive player on one of Baltimore’s top girls high school lacrosse teams and boasts a 3.95 grade point average.
Archbishop O’Brien ordains 14 permanent deacons
The newly ordained men represent the largest class of deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in more than a decade. All married, they hail from as far west as Oakland in Garrett County and they include the president-CEO of a hospital, a scientist, a social worker and a biomedical research manager.
Cumberland town meeting addresses need for parish restructuring
CUMBERLAND – In an April 28 town meeting marked by a combination of hopefulness, apprehension and anger, approximately 250 people gathered at St. Mary in Cumberland to ask questions about a proposal to create a new area parish out of five existing ones.
Letters that made a difference
Father Milton Hipsley holds his rosary at his Mercy Ridge residence in Timonium last year. (CR/Owen Sweeney III) Father Milton Hipsley’s letters started arriving on my desk in the summer of 2009. Very neatly written in all capital letters, the notes always seemed focused on the importance of kindness and of taking time for
Pope John Paul II’s visit to Baltimore touched many lives
Jim and Pat McDonnell spent less than a minute in the presence of Pope John Paul II, but it was enough to change their lives.