More than two dozen people from across the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond gathered Nov. 12 at Holy Family in Randallstown to contribute their thoughts toward visioning next year’s National Black Catholic Congress XIII.
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Link between death penalty and racism can’t be ignored, advocates say
Advocates working to end the death penalty say they have long seen the links between racism and capital punishment and they plan to continue to speak out about it until they see a change.
Display in Catholic Center helps highlight Black Catholic History Month
To kick off Black Catholic History Month, the Archdiocese of Baltimore unveiled a display of six Black sainthood candidates in its lobby at the Catholic Center in Baltimore Nov. 7.
5 Things to Know about the cause for sainthood of Baltimore’s Mother Mary Lange
Things to know about the canonization cause for Baltimore’s Mother Mary Lange.
New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work
A new documentary on Sister Thea Bowman shines a light on her life and work as an advocate for racial justice and intercultural understanding.
Archdiocese sponsors programming during MPT’s HBCU week
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is teaming with Maryland Public Television to sponsor programming during Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week on the network.
Mass on the Grass draws crowd to St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose Parish in West Baltimore hosted a community festival Aug. 27-28 that was highlighted by Mass on the Grass.
New leader for Office of Black Catholic Ministries brings background in social justice
As Adrienne Curry prepares to take on a new role as director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries, she hopes to apply her extensive background in the social justice movement and her pastoral experience to support the Black Catholic community in Maryland.
Mother Lange awards presented
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries held its 25th annual awards celebration March 11, celebrating the leadership and service of Black Catholics in parishes throughout the archdiocese.
Archbishop Lori establishes coordinating council to lead efforts against racism
Archbishop William E. Lori has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to lead a coordinating council established to implement recommendations to fight hatred and racism and prioritize equity and inclusion.
Young Mother Lange honoree keeps busy helping others
Whether it’s at school, church or in his spare time, Kyle Alexander wears a number of metaphorical hats. A parishioner of St. Bernardine in West Baltimore and a senior at Mount St. Joseph High School, Alexander volunteers on various projects, groups and committees.
The good and the ugly
I am hopeful that the racism initiative will assist with ending the pattern of disregard seen too often displayed for Black lives. I hope this effort is a journey for the Archdiocese of Baltimore instead of just a project.