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Baltimore Basilica

At Baltimore Basilica, Cardinal Sarah says holiness is possible

May 16, 2022
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

An evening talk, which was preceded by a morning Mass celebrated by Cardinal Robert Sarah, was part of the closing celebration of the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the Baltimore Basilica, the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States.

Youthful voices fill Baltimore Basilica with sacred song

March 14, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

The voices of young singers filled the chambers of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore with sacred songs.

How can we be peacemakers in a divided world?

December 24, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

In this Christmas season, Christians are often reminded that Christ is the “Prince of Peace” foretold by the prophet Isaiah. We sing songs of peace on earth and good will toward all. But what does it mean to be a peacemaker? What are practical ways to heal the divide?

‘We’re all worn down’: Catholic health care providers find spiritual strength at White Mass

October 18, 2021
By Priscila González de Doran
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Coronavirus, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News

For Boursiquot, a basilica parishioner, and the other medical professionals, the liturgy was an opportunity to pray and reflect on the many challenges they have confronted during the coronavirus pandemic.

Praying with their feet: Rosary Congress kicks off with walking pilgrimage

October 4, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

Praying the rosary while walking up Charles Street from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to the Baltimore Basilica downtown, a group of 30 pilgrims set a brisk pace on their more than 4.5-mile journey between the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s co-cathedrals.

Rosary Congress to kick off with 4.7-mile walk in Baltimore

September 23, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

This year’s annual Rosary Congress will kick off with a walking pilgrimage from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to the Baltimore Basilica on Oct. 2.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Baltimore Basilica’s history and significance for today

September 7, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron spoke with Christopher Gunty about the history of the Baltimore Basilica and its significance for today.

Cardinal Dolan and Bishop Barron help Baltimore Basilica mark patronal feast for bicentennial celebration

August 16, 2021
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

The celebrations featured a talk on the history of the basilica and the first bishop in the U.S. by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and a homily about Mary’s role in our faith by Bishop Robert Barron.

Baltimore Catholics pray for homeless man whose skull was fractured in attack

July 23, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

A homeless man befriended by Catholic urban missionaries suffered serious injuries when his skull was fractured in an attack late July 12 or early July 13.

The oldest cathedral and the newest challenge

June 2, 2021
By George Weigel
Syndicated Columnist
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Commentary, The Catholic Difference

It’s now the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but for native Baltimoreans of a certain vintage (like me) it is, was, and always will be “the Old Cathedral:” the first of its kind in the United States

Baltimore Basilica marks bicentennial with new perpetual adoration chapel

June 1, 2021
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized

Archbishop William E. Lori, 16th archbishop of Baltimore, celebrated a Mass May 31 to mark the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immediately after the Mass, he dedicated a chapel in the basilica’s undercroft for perpetual eucharistic adoration, making the spiritual practice available for the first time ever in the city, as far as parish leaders and researchers can determine.

Baltimore Basilica looks to next 200 years

May 28, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

“I want the basilica to become the parish to the parishes of Baltimore,” Father Boric said. “I want this to be the place where all the parishes know they can come to pray and experience the beauty of our Catholic tradition.”

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