Donors throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore pitched in to make “Giving Tuesday” a creative way of supporting parishes and Catholic outreach agencies of the area Nov. 30.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities recognizes three dedicated service award winners
Catholic Charities of Baltimore is recognizing three individuals who have consistently supported Catholic Charities and served their communities in an unparalleled spirit of giving.
Fire temporarily displaces residents at Catholic Charities-run St. Luke’s Place
A 65-year-old woman is expected to survive critical injuries suffered in a Sept. 15 fire at St. Luke’s Place, a senior housing community run by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, according to a Sept. 16 news release by the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Mask mandate returning to Baltimore City parishes; Catholic Charities will require employees to be vaccinated
In response to Baltimore City resuming the mandate, the Archdiocese of Baltimore announced that parishes in the city will require Mass attendees, all religious staff and visitors to wear COVID-19 masks while indoors on parish campuses.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Dante Barksdale’s Last Act
Christopher Gunty talks with Daniel O’Connor, who produced “Dante Barksdale’s Last Act,” and the two inspiring mothers – Kenyati Gerald and Terri Abbott – who forgave the men who took the life of their sons.
Preparedness, communication merit high marks for Catholic Charities’ nursing home
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received one of its highest approval ratings from clients during the year of the pandemic, according to an annual survey by the Maryland Health Care Commission.
Archbishop Lori pledges continued work between city and archdiocese
Archbishop William E. Lori prayed the invocation to start the Baltimore City Council’s June 14 virtual meeting and gave a short presentation about the work of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in the city to members of the council.
After 75-year delay, WWII veteran receives Bronze Star
Seventy-five years after Melvin Jonczak Sr. put his life in peril in World War II, he finally received recognition for that service.
Stimulus check donations would be welcomed by Maryland charities dealing with pandemic-related demands
As the latest federal stimulus checks hit bank accounts, charitable organizations are hoping recipients whose incomes were unscathed during the pandemic will donate funds to support those who have been hit by unemployment, reduced wages and medical crises
It’s time for Maryland to pass the Trust Act in support of immigrants
When we act to protect our immigrant neighbors through trust policies, we are also benefiting the common good.
Ravens, Bisciotti Foundation give $5 million to Catholic Charities amid pandemic
The Baltimore Ravens and the Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have donated $5 million to Catholic Charities of Baltimore as the organization works to meet the increased demand for its services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Like a ministry to me’: Catholic Charities leader first layperson to receive Valenzano Award
At Catholic Charities, Maryland’s largest provider of social services, O’Donnell spent six years as a senior administrator; eight as director of its Community Services Division; and the last six as assistant director and chief administration officer.