Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto December 27, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall As I was preparing my Christmas homily for my parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont and St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, I was praying and reflecting on what to preach about, and a recent memory came to mind.As many of you who have read this blog before know very well (as do […]
Harford parish will have strong World Youth Day presence in Panama December 27, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry The Archdiocese of Baltimore contingent headed to World Youth Day has a strong Hickory flavor.
East-side Samaritans December 26, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News Catholic institutions in East Baltimore are working to help address the systemic problems that lead to poverty and homelessness.
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.
