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Baltimore Basilica

D-A-N-G-E-R: Ouija board, whose history is deeply rooted in Baltimore, isn’t innocent fun

October 15, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

“The spiritual world is real,” Father Boric said. “When you use a Ouija board, you’re really opening yourself up to something very dangerous. You’re opening yourself up to the devil and his lesser angels – and they can really do harm, just as the good angels really do a tremendous amount of good.”

Archbishop Lori named honorary custodian of Baltimore Basilica

October 10, 2024
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

The Basilica of the Assumption Historic Trust named Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori as an Honorary Custodian of America’s First Catholic Cathedral during the trust’s annual fall meeting.

Radio Interview: Sexton’s Lodge Café fosters fellowship with people experiencing homelessness

September 23, 2024
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

George Matysek talks about Sexton’s Lodge Café with Father Brendan Fitzgerald, rector of the Baltimore Basilica, and Maria Veres, director of mission advancement for the basilica.

New café at Baltimore Basilica designed to encounter the poor

April 17, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice

Father Brendan Fitzgerald is convinced it’s just as important to evangelize people experiencing homelessness as it is any other person.

Powerful masterpiece: Beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah coming to Baltimore Basilica

December 1, 2023
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News

“My approach is one of electric white heat that can be so dramatic and inspirational,” said Polochick, a former longtime music professor at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore who has led the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra in Nebraska since 1998.

Baltimore Basilica will host Marian Conference

September 26, 2023
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

In celebration of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore will host a Marian conference Oct. 6-7.

Gift of All Truth, a missionary outreach, will focus on youths

September 18, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News

Along with the successful Source of All Hope ministry in place since 2019 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore City will soon have another new urban ministry: Gift of All Truth.

Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ bring love to troubled streets

June 7, 2023
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

The Archdiocese of Baltimore recently welcomed a new international community of religious sisters who are boldly bringing Christ’s presence to people who need it most.

Basilica Trust reorganizes to ensure future support for historic cathedral

November 4, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

Among the subtly lit arches of the undercroft of the historic downtown Baltimore basilica, about three dozen people gathered Oct. 24 for a votive Mass of Mary, the Mother of the Church, to celebrate new “Custodians of America’s First Catholic Cathedral.”

RADIO INTERVIEW: Solemnity of the Assumption/World Youth Day

August 13, 2022
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, World Youth Day Portugal 2023

Joining us to talk about the significance of this feast is Monsignor Charles Mangan, a theology professor at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg. Angelus Virata, director of evangelization at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, talks about special Assumption events planned for the basilica. She also has information for young adults about local and international activities connected to World Youth Day.

Baltimore Basilica temporarily closes as precaution in wake of Supreme Court ruling

June 25, 2022
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore temporarily closed June 24 on the same day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion

Leadership transition coming to Baltimore Basilica as Father Boric prepares to enter Carmelite hermitage

June 23, 2022
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

After much discernment and with the blessing of Archbishop William E. Lori, Father Boric will leave the archdiocese this summer to become a postulant with the Hermits of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel

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