A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
Divine Worship
Holy Rosary offers encounter with God’s love on Divine Mercy Sunday
“It’s just so amazing and so beautiful seeing so many people taking advantage of the graces of this day,” said Elissa Voss.
Forgiveness is theme of Divine Mercy Sunday in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Archbishop Lori will celebrate a 1:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Mass April 8 at Holy Rosary, home of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Divine Mercy Shrine.
Chrism Mass includes renewal of commitments, distribution of holy oils
More than 24 gallons of oil were distributed to parishes and other Catholic institutions at the archdiocesan chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland March 26.
Holy Week schedules announced for Archbishop Lori, parishes
Find the Holy Week schedule for your parish and see where Archbishop Lori will lead archdiocesan celebrations.
Day of Reconciliation is March 19
Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will have a special opportunity to go to confession on a Day of Reconcilation, scheduled for March 19.
Ready or not, here comes God’s grace
In the case of First Reconciliation, we just need to do the very best we can to prepare our children and trust that God will take care of the rest.
Advent begins with Mercy
Giving time, talents and resources via spiritual and corporal works of mercy offers a way for Catholics to serve while preparing for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
Tridentine Mass in Hagerstown speaks to ‘majesty of the church’
HAGERSTOWN – A 13-year-old girl with pink hair, black fingernails, a shiny silver belt and a hip-hop cap sat two pews in front of an elderly woman with a black veil over her head during a special Tridentine Mass celebrated Sept. 11 at St. Mary in Hagerstown.
Father Hilgartner helps nation’s Catholics prepare for new translation of Roman Missal
Father Richard B. Hilgartner’s jaw dropped the first time he read bits of a draft of the new English translation of the Roman Missal – the book of liturgical prayers that is scheduled to be introduced in parishes Nov. 27.
‘And with your spirit’: Father Hilgartner previews liturgical change
The Latin is, “Dominus vobiscum et cum spiritu tuo.” It contains no verb. It’s as much a statement of fact as it is a greeting, Father Hilgartner said.
Exsultet is challenge and joy for deacons
Every Easter Vigil, deacons throughout the archdiocese face one of the most challenging yet spiritually rewarding duties of their ministry: chanting the Exsultet.