Bishop Newman, remembered for doing ‘what I was asked to do’ for Baltimore Archdiocese, dies at 88 May 20, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Bishop William C. Newman, a native son whose diverse service to the Archdiocese of Baltimore included being a parish priest, superintendent of schools and auxiliary bishop, died May 20 at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium.
Our Lady of Fatima and a theological reading of history May 19, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire The series of Fatima appearances — lasting from May until October of 1917 — is one of the most extraordinary in the history of the church.
Hampden parish, born in storm, celebrates 150 years of harmony May 19, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News, Parishes, Urban Vicariate “It’s a great jewel in Hampden, it really is,” said parishioner Christine Barrasso of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
7 Quick Takes: Piggyback rides, succulents, salmon, and how great it is when your son loves you more than his bathrobe May 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Rita Buettner shares this week’s 7 Quick Takes.
A commencement goodbye May 18, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window During my 19-year career, I’ve seen colleagues come and colleagues go. The hellos I look forward to. The goodbyes I dread.
Archdiocese reaffirms church fully cooperated with 1969 murder investigation May 16, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News Officials of the Archdiocese of Baltimore reaffirmed that the church did not attempt to interfere in the investigation of the death of School Sister of Notre Dame Catherine Cesnik.
From the bell tower of St. Benedict: Catholic radio evangelizes morning commuters May 16, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Evangelization, Local News, News, Parishes, Urban Vicariate St. Benedict Parish in Baltimore is taking the Gospel to the airwaves.
How often should a deacon preach?/Adoption by same-sex couple May 16, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on deacons preaching at Mass and the Catholic Church’s position on adoption by same-sex couples.
Good examples of virtue May 15, 2017By John Garvey Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Commentary, Intellect and Virtue Commencement speakers do communicate an important parting lesson. But the lesson is embodied in the life of the honoree. This should not be so surprising. Isn’t this how we always learn the practice of virtue?
An adoptive mother’s thoughts on Birthmothers Day May 13, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Today, the day before Mother’s Day, is Birthmother’s Day, and I find myself wondering about the women who gave our sons life.
7 Quick Takes: Chilly baseball games, honeysuckle, entering a new whole new world of Pokemon fun, cow birthday cards, and more May 12, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This weeks ‘7 Quick Takes’ covers everything from chilly baseball games to entering a new whole new world of Pokemon fun.
‘Where does the time go?’: Hunt Valley parish celebrates 25 years May 9, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Parishes Archbishop Lori celebrated a special Mass marking the 25th anniversary of the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier.
