Tears at parent-teacher conferences, science experiments, pantry discoveries, crab cakes, and more (7 Quick Takes) June 8, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window The night our new cousin and nephew was born we went out to dinner to celebrate—and also, maybe more accurately, because I didn’t want to make dinner. We went to Pappas, where I had the absolutely delicious crab cake.
June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 8, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News How much do you know about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Baltimore mayor: Parish IDs will be valid for city identification June 7, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh announced June 6 that she will implement the Baltimore City Parish ID system for immigrants in the community.
Of spilled juice, and joy June 7, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church I make messes by accident and on purpose over and over and over, and God continuously offers forgiveness and strength and peace.
Cardinal Turkson to celebrate Mass at Baltimore Basilica June 6, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will celebrate the 5:30 p.m. Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 16.
Archdiocesan policy now allows for outdoor and other locations for weddings June 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
Clergy assignments include three retirements June 6, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the retirement of three priests, among other assignments.
Of wedding cakes and our tenuous freedoms June 6, 2018By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary Richard Doerflinger finds rich ironies in the Supreme Court’s wedding cake ruling.
Solitude and solace June 6, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever.
Welcome to the world, little one June 5, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Backpacks were packed, shoes were on, and we were gathering things to head out the door when the phone rang.
Archdiocesan cemetery blesses new garden for cremation remains June 5, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News New Cathedral Cemetery has established a new garden for cremated remains.
Russell joins archdiocese as community affairs director June 4, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News “I am honored to be asked to serve the archdiocese in this capacity and thrilled to have the opportunity to support the good work of the church,” Russell said.