Religious men and women a ‘firm foundation’ for Baltimore Archdiocese March 6, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop Lori said that the local church cannot thrive without men and women in consecrated life, whose impact is felt throughout the archdiocese. They were celebrated and honored on the World Day for Consecrated Life March 3.
Prayer: Leading not into temptation March 6, 2018By Maureen Pratt Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A 2017 neurological study suggests that we can lean on a key practice to give us the spiritual muscle to rise above temptations: prayer.
Time for action on gun violence March 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary “Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now.
Social Ministry Convocation promotes justice and mercy March 5, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice The four-word theme of the 39th annual Social Ministry Convocation summarized the mission of its attendees: Justice and Mercy: Now!
Archbishop Lori offers Mass for Baltimore City police at St. Casimir March 5, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Mayor Catherine Pugh and Darryl De Sousa, the new city police commissioner, attended the Blue Mass with Archbishop Lori.
St. Frances Academy takes record-setting eighth BCL title, 52-50, over Mount St. Joseph March 4, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Urban Vicariate A 52-50 victory over Mount St. Joseph March 4 gave the Panthers their record-setting eighth BCL tournament championship, one more than the Gaels and Calvert Hall.
It’s time that we pick…7 takes that are quick March 2, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Dr. Seuss was born 114 years ago today! In honor of his birthday, let’s do this in rhyme….
Christopher Kauffman, prolific church historian, dies at 81 March 2, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries It’s not possible to overstate Christopher J. Kauffman’s contributions to U.S. Catholic studies, according to Tricia Pyne, archivist for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
The Things We Do for Love, Part Two: Be an Advocate March 2, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional God chose me because I am a natural advocate. He has given me a voice and a platform to keep spreading the word about autism, not only for Frank, but for everyone else who is a piece of the puzzle.
Where to get married? March 1, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Worship & Sacraments Father Doyle fields a question about where a wedding can take place in a marriage between a Catholic and a Christian of another denomination.
Enduring power of nonviolence March 1, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori answers questions about his pastoral letter, “The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Principles of Nonviolence.”
Come home for Lent March 1, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Lenten Resources, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Here are some ways you can make the most of this Lenten season.
