Beacons of Light: Parishes expand their footprints December 22, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic A time of great joy and celebration, Christmas has a way of bringing people back to the Catholic church – or maybe into a pew for the first time. Here are some of the ways parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore make spirits bright and expand their faith communities.
Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes its newest priest December 17, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Father Robert Katafiasz humbly walked through a tunnel of applause at the conclusion of his ordination Mass Dec. 15 as the congregation filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore with a passionate rendition of “Lift High the Cross.” The only priest ordained, the 36-year-old was […]
Reboot: Frostburg State welcomes new minister, Mass on campus December 14, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News, Young Adult Ministry “Our young people don’t seem to understand the position of the church, and that makes some of them afraid to engage the secular society in some of these issues,” Father Godswill Agbagwa said. “As they graduate and go on to the larger society, they can be able to engage their society … stand up for their faith in the public square.”
Creche up for one day, then Delaware town’s leaders order its removal December 13, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A manger scene can make people feel good at Christmas and that’s what Patty Derrick and her friends in Rehoboth Beach were aiming for when they spoke to town leaders about erecting a creche that has been part of the beach town for about a half-century.
Brooklyn stained glass studio creates windows for Liberty Heights church December 13, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Saints from the Americas constitute half of those depicted in new stained- glass windows at New All Saints in Liberty Heights.
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “She shouldn’t just be (important) for our church, but for all the churches because she appeared in the Americas,” said Father Lewandowski. “What she represents as far as evangelization and a call to follow Christ is important to all people.”
‘Down to earth:’ Pasadena parishioner to be ordained a priest Dec. 15 December 11, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacon Robert Katafiasz will be ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore by Archbishop William E. Lori during a 10 a.m. Mass Dec. 15 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Unity makes Knights’ coats go farther December 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News Charity and Unity, the first two principles that guide the Knights of Columbus, were on display in equal measure at St. Ambrose in Park Heights Dec. 8.
Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, RSM, was face of Mercy Medical Center December 7, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, who was born at what is now Mercy Medical Center, received a portion of her education there and over nearly six decades of service became a face of the institution, died Dec. 5 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium.
Catholic Relief Services marks 75 years of restoring people’s dignity December 7, 2018By Barb Fraze Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News As Catholic Relief Services staffers and supporters spent an evening marking 75 years of service in the world, one word recurred: dignity.
Add art to Advent preparation December 6, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News If you’re looking for an artful way to prioritize Christ this Advent season, visit the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Retrouvaille deepens faith, heals marriage of St. John Westminster parishioner December 5, 2018By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News In addition to helping his marriage, Lagonigro credits the ministry with deepening his faith. He described Retrouvaille as a “shot of adrenaline” for his faith.
