Black Catholics at congress urged to ‘listen, learn, think, act and pray’ July 11, 2017By Jean Gonzalez Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate United by the words of the prophet of social justice, Catholic Church leaders urged black Catholics to become active, just disciples of Christ. The Archdiocese of Baltimore had a strong presence at the conference.
Rest and the exercise of our souls July 10, 2017By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall When our souls are stretched, even if to their breaking points, carrying our crosses, may we come to Jesus, who repairs, renews, restores and refreshes our souls.
Young adults invited to rekindle faith at Washington event July 10, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Young adults looking to rekindle their faith, draw inspiration or have a chance to meet others searching for deeper meaning in life are invited to attend a major gathering of young adults and young families set for July 22 in Washington, D.C.
What’s for dinner? Just wait and see. July 10, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window When I came home at the end of a full day, our children were stalking the kitchen, looking for food. And I had no idea what I would be making for dinner.It’s a good thing I always have chicken in the freezer, I thought. As I pulled it out, though, I noticed the date on […]
Coffee & Doughnuts with Keith Vander Kolk July 8, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Coffee & Doughnuts, Local News, News The Catholic Review sits down with Keith Vander Kolk, president and CEO of St. Agnes Healthcare in Baltimore.
Being a tourist in our own town, Pokemon fun, chili paste, the Fourth of July, and more (7 Quick Takes) July 7, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window ~1~ Do you call those flying insects that light up fireflies or lightning bugs? I call them fireflies, but my mother says they are lightning bugs. I can’t decide why I don’t use the same term she does. ~2~ I have been off from work this week and enjoying my staycation with our boys. This […]
Father Callahan, longest-serving pastor of St. Margaret in Bel Air, dies at 80 July 6, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Obituaries “He was a great intramural football player, tough as nails,” Deacon Patrick Goles said of Father Callahan. “He was a hard-nosed pastor, too. He knew what he wanted. Do the right thing, and let the chips fall where they may. That’s how he lived.”
Question Corner: Images of Mary/ Attend daughter’s wedding? July 6, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle answers questions about images of Mary and attending the wedding of a child who doesn’t want to get married in the Catholic Church.
Convocation delegates return to Baltimore energized for missionary discipleship July 6, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Pastoral Planning, Video Several delegates to a historic July 1-4 gathering of nearly 3,500 Catholic leaders from across the country said they returned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a renewed commitment to helping people of every background develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
Former St. Elizabeth of Hungary pastor was humble adventurer July 6, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Urban Vicariate Third Order Regular Franciscan Father Robert T. Sisk, who died June 23 at the St. Francis Friary at Mount Assisi in Loretto, Pa., was remembered as a kind-hearted parish priest whose humble personality contrasted with an adventurous past serving in foreign missions.
Catching fireflies and memories July 5, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Dusk is falling as we head outside. It’s time to catch fireflies.Our boys run around the yard, chasing the fireflies as they light up and then fade into the dim evening light. Their little hands reach into the bushes, down toward the grass, and up into the sky, as they try to capture the magical […]
Baltimore native served 21 years as chaplain in US Air Force July 5, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Conventual Franciscan Father Samuel Zebron was offered June 27 at St. Mark Church in Boynton Beach, Fla. The Baltimore native was 84 years old when he died June 19.
