Baltimore Archdiocese, Catholic Charities help launch Parish ID in city October 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “We are sending a clear message, that people have a right to be safe,” the archbishop said. “People have a right to live in a city where they see each other as neighbors and friends, rather than strangers and enemies. Baltimore’s interim police commissioner, Gary Tuggle, addresses questions from the media Oct. 10 outside Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown about a new parish identification card. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)
Most important parts of life October 10, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith Sometimes our focal point in life is off. We should be looking at – and appreciating – what we are holding in our hands – life’s blessings and gifts.
A season of loss and love October 10, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I used to love autumn, and I still do. But when the leaves begin to change, and the evenings and mornings are dimmer, there are moments when the weight of the season hits me.Even with all the beauty and life and celebration of this time of year, autumn is also a season of loss—especially in […]
Baltimore archdiocese deacon candidates ‘trust the Holy Spirit’s timing of that call’ October 9, 2018By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacons and candidates for that ministry alike agree that the timeless call to serve transcends any crisis facing the Catholic Church. That was among the takeaways from a Deacon Day of Enrichment Oct. 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Howard County, where approximately 25 deacons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore renewed their vows, and another 13 entered their admission to candidacy for holy orders.
Archdiocesan CFO Tapped for Position with Cincinnati-Based Catholic Evangelization Company October 9, 2018By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Press Release Baltimore, MD, October 9, 2018 – William J. Baird III, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Management Services for the Archdiocese of Baltimore since 2010, has announced that he will leave the position next month to assume the position of Dynamic Parish Consultant for the Dynamic Catholic Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dynamic Catholic Institute provides […]
Loyola Blakefield $27 million campaign will add academic hall, expand endowment October 8, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Loyola Blakefield is advancing a $27 million fundraising project that will better integrate its middle-schoolers into the campus with a new academic hall, as well as increase its endowment and scholarship opportunities.
Maryland women’s conference keynote asks for prayer for priests October 8, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Nearly 300 people attended the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference Oct. 6, held at the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus.
Church of the Annunciation celebrates golden jubilee October 7, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News Cardinal Lawrence Shehan appointed Father A. Leo Abendschoen as founding pastor of Church of the Annunciation June 8, 1968, in response to rapid growth in northeastern Baltimore City and the surrounding Baltimore County.
Making memories on a long weekend, ice skating at the beach, boating, painted screens, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 6, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window My husband wasn’t able to join us for our beach vacation with my family this summer, so we promised our sons a long weekend in Ocean City, Md., this fall.
Learning from our stumbles October 5, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary It’s time now for those of us in the church to funnel our anger and frustration into helping the victims and the church to heal. The church may have stumbled and fallen along the way when it comes to protecting children and vulnerable adults. God willing, we have learned from our falls and our failures.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish marks 50 years October 5, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News Parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues in Carney have been celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary with bus trips and anniversary apparel.
Columbus Day is a celebration of faith and heritage in Little Italy October 4, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith Baltimore’s Italian community will launch its 128th Columbus Day Commemoration & Parade Sunday, Oct. 7 – an event deemed the longest-running Columbus Day celebration in the United States.
