Plea to ‘walk with them’ resonates at refugee-themed Highlandtown Stations of the Cross July 24, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate The pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús led the public display of support for migrants and refugees.
Black clergy, religious women soak up Baltimore history at joint conference July 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Black Catholic Ministry, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Priests and Deacons, Urban Vicariate The gathering began with a Mass honoring jubilarians at Historic St. Francis Xavier, the first Black Catholic church in the United States.
Bishop Brennan prepares to address issues in West Virginia July 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan, named by Pope Francis July 23 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., acknowledged that he will face difficulties in his new post. The diocese encompasses the whole state of West Virginia, home to some of the poorest people in the country and an epicenter for the opioid crisis. “I have to just get to know the people and the places and get there.”
Bishop Brennan named to lead Wheeling-Charleston diocese July 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Bishops, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Uncategorized, World News Pope Francis named Bishop Mark E. Brennan as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia. The July 23 announcement was publicized in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. He will become the ninth bishop of the diocese, which had been the Diocese of Wheeling from its founding in 1850 until 1962, when it became the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Highlandtown parish plans July 23 refugee-themed ‘Way of the Cross’ July 17, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Priests and Deacons The pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús wants to alleviate fear in the immigrant community.
In retirement, Fullerton parishioner keeps an eye on the heavens July 16, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News Jim O’Leary spent 44 years as a senior scientist at the Maryland Science Center.
‘One small step’ 50 years ago advanced human knowledge July 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature Fifty years after men first walked on the moon, humans continue to seek something beyond us.
Camp GLOW smiles brighten Howard County parishioner’s battle with cancer July 11, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Western Vicariate Even cancer couldn’t keep Jane De Hitta away from her role as a companion at a camp for adults with disabilities.
Catholic Charities program hones ability to secure substantive employment July 8, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic St. Edward’s Workforce Development Center partners with Vehicles for Change on Baltimore’s west side.
Miceli remembered as servant to family, faith, Calvert Hall July 3, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools, Sports Augie Miceli’s 60 years of service to Calvert Hall were remembered during a July 3 funeral Mass at the cathedral.
Class of 2019: Tiny start, big finish for Maimone twins at Mercy High, Loyola Blakefield July 3, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Connor and Kayleigh Maimone’s connection to Mercy High, which includes an Eagle Scout project and a graduation, began with their 2001 baptism there.
Class of 2019: St. Mary’s Doud excelled as equestrian, advocate for immigrants July 2, 2019By Karen Sampson Hoffman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools In addition to being the valedictorian at St. Mary’s High in Annapolis and an accomplished equestrian, Aidan Doud is active in helping immigrants adjust to the U.S.
