Archbishop Lori praises Supreme Court ruling on pregnancy centers June 26, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 June 26 that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment.
Deaf community enjoys Mass with Archbishop Lori and deaf priest June 26, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Deaf Ministry, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate “What I cannot say with my hands, allow me to say with my heart,” Archbishop Lori said, as he began his homily, which was interpreted into ASL.
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates the Class of 2018 June 25, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore congratulates more than 2,300 graduates of 19 Catholic high schools.
Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese of Baltimore June 24, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Fathers William Keown, John Martínez and John Streifel in an ancient liturgical rite that lasted approximately two hours.
Staycationing, card playing, Buettner bucks for summer reading, and more (7 Quick Takes) June 22, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Going away on vacation is always amazing, but I am a huge fan of staycations, which is how the boys and I have spent our week.
Missionary Disciples: ChristLife discovers, follows and shares Christ June 22, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News People came from 36 U.S. dioceses as well as Canada, Mexico, Ireland and Singapore to participate in the ChristLife National Training Conference at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ellicott City.
Highlandtown parishioner, 99, recalls life of the carnival June 21, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate A 99-year-old parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown remembers parish carnivals from 90 years ago.
Making a tiny discovery at the Shrine of St. Anthony June 20, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window As we were walking to our cars, our children were running ahead—the way children do. And we saw them stop to look at what seemed to be a brown leaf floating across the sidewalk.
The Question Behind the Question June 20, 2018By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Bishop Barron wonders whether video might be a better means of communication than texts for U.S. bishops.
How to promote religious liberty June 20, 2018By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Religious Freedom I’ve always suspected that at the root of the religious liberty controversies of the last few years is an inherent distrust or even disrespect for traditional religious beliefs.
Retired from the Navy, Deacon William Keown is excited about new role as priest June 19, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Transitional Deacon William Keown never anticipated having a second career, let alone one as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sister Catherine Phelps, longtime leader of Trinity School, dies June 19, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Catherine Phelps died unexpectedly June 15. A Baltimore native, she served as head of Trinity School for 47 years, twice leading it National Blue Ribbon recognition.