Baltimore Archdiocese Filipino celebration brings another big crowd to cathedral September 25, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News On the last full day of summer, nearly 2,000 people from across the Mid-Atlantic region turned out for the ninth annual Archdiocese of Baltimore Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland Sept. 22.
Fifteen years ago today… September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We knew we were saying yes to forever, so maybe 15 years doesn’t seem like much. But as I look back on that time, I feel so very grateful.
Archdiocese welcomes 17 new seminarians, largest group in at least 36 years September 24, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations The addition of 17 new seminarians brings the total number studying for the archdiocese to 52.
Conscience and its enemies September 24, 2019By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary Should doctors and nurses be forced to take part in procedures that violate their conscience? It’s a timely question. New federal regulations to enforce existing conscience protection laws are being challenged in federal courts.
Make room for the essential September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As we begin the start of a new school year, and children and young people are filling their backpacks for a season of new opportunities, maybe we, too, can take the time to look at what’s filling our lives.
A neighborhood walk, our utensil drawer, puzzles, guacamole, and my newest pins (7 Quick Takes) September 20, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Last Saturday morning I took a walk with our fourth grader through our neighborhood. He rode his bicycle, and I followed along behind, not even trying to keep up. I knew he would stop as we went along.
Frederick church closes temporarily after falling plaster causes damage September 20, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Weekend Masses at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will be offered Sept. 21-22 in the school hall while the church remains closed during clean-up and inspections following incidents of falling plaster.
Partners in Excellence honors benefactor, raises $164,400 September 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Contributors helped PIE far surpass its $100,000 fundraising goal by donating $164,400, including a significant gift from an anonymous donor in honor of Linehan.
Biblical wisdom for expectant, ‘older’ mothers September 19, 2019By Elise Italiano Ureneck Filed Under: Bible, Commentary, Guest Commentary There is a special kind of humiliation (and humor, if you’re a good sport), reserved for pregnant women who skew a little bit above the average age of moms in this country.
Brunswick parishioner begins ministry in Cambodia September 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News Barbara Smith of St. Mary’s Parish in Brunswick departed for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sept. 3 to begin teaching in one of the Salesian Sisters’ boarding high schools and live in community with the sisters for a year. She will have the option of extending for a second year.
Sister Paula Marie Phelan, a pioneer in pathology, dies at 105 September 18, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Mercy Sister Paula Marie Phelan, a pioneer in pathology who devoted nearly half a century to ministry at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, died Sept. 12. She was 105.
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.
