Reason to celebrate December 23, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary We have every reason to celebrate both the immeasurable and measurable impact of our faith over this past year through the many and varied ministries of our Church, including the outreach and support provided to nearly 12,000 immigrant families and individuals at the Esperanza Center; the more than 230,000 meals served by Our Daily Bread; the education of more than 30,000 young people in our 70 primary and secondary schools; the nearly 400 people placed in permanent housing; and the assistance and care provided to 1,800 seniors in 24 sponsored senior centers.
Christmas Masses to be offered throughout archdiocese December 23, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News Christmas, the Nativity of Jesus, is a holy day of obligation.
Jeers to cheers December 22, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Christmas is a chance again to discover who we are. God came into the world in the form of a baby because God always comes into the world that way.
Beacons of Light: Parishes expand their footprints December 22, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic A time of great joy and celebration, Christmas has a way of bringing people back to the Catholic church – or maybe into a pew for the first time. Here are some of the ways parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore make spirits bright and expand their faith communities.
Counting down to Christmas in 7 Quick Takes December 21, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Christmas is coming, and bit by bit we are getting ready.
Every Advent gives you another chance December 21, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window God knows we fail and gives us another chance, in Advent and in Confession.
Names and Numbers: Schools, families reach out December 20, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, Names and Numbers, News The year’s final installment of Names and Numbers features outreaches from schools and families, and a successful farewell for a brother coaching duo.
Christian Brother removed from Calvert Hall ministry December 20, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News Calvert Hall College High School in Towson informed its school community Dec. 18 of the removal of Christian Brother David Trichtinger from active ministry, pending the results of an investigation that he had inappropriate behavior with a minor in the 1980s at a school in the Pittsburgh area.
Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored December 20, 2018By Development Department Filed Under: Appeal, Blog, Giving In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home December 19, 2018By Brett Robinson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Perhaps we need a new, albeit very different, St. Nicholas. Someone who recognizes our poverty, a poverty of attention and time, and can fill our homes and hearts with something far more valuable than more screens and chocolate coins.
Tolkien, Chesterton, and the Adventure of Mission December 18, 2018By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire We Christians don’t stay in hobbit holes; we go on adventure.
Jesuits’ Maryland province releases lists of clergy with credible claims December 18, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News The Maryland province of the Society of Jesus Dec. 17 released the names of Jesuits who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors since 1950. They include Jesuits from the province and other Jesuits who have served the province.
