Suddenly Annie December 18, 2017By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional In this time of Advent, we are not just waiting for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but preparing for our role as a member of His Kingdom.
‘Lady Bird’ and the breakthrough of grace December 18, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Running underneath this complex story of love and conflict is religion, more precisely, Catholicism.
St. Andrew by the Bay welcomes ‘Homeless Jesus’ statue for Christmas December 16, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News A lightweight, resin replica of the statue, which was created by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, has traveled around the Archdiocese of Baltimore since February.
Eight is great, Christmas gifts, ping-pong in the dining room, a trumpet concert, and Ramen Around the Christmas Tree (7 Quick Takes) December 14, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I’m big on celebrating birthdays, but Daniel challenges even me to appreciate the awesomeness of birthdays.
Loyola Blakefield closed Dec. 14 in response to racist graffiti December 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Loyola Blakefield did not open for the school day Dec. 14 after racist graffiti with threat was discovered.
Jack of all trades brings joy to OLV students December 14, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video Jack Pundt’s personal train set collection has become an Advent tradition at Our Lady of Victory School, putting students in the Christmas spirit.
Outreach fueled by faith December 13, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Faces of Faith, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Several years after Brian Gracie began raising funds to support the Franciscan Center’s emergency assistance programs for impoverished people in Baltimore, a member of his own family found himself in need of those very services.
Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon December 12, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the burial of unbaptized persons in a Catholic cemetery and the role of deacon in parishes.
A little snow and a big idea December 11, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life.
Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 11, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.
Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78 December 11, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate “He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”
The thin green line December 11, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News We are powerless, conversely, to stop acts of nature – God. We are, however, in position to help with the cleanup caused by both the divine and humanity.
