In Ellicott City, raging waters remembered one year later July 31, 2017By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parishes, Western Vicariate A dozen faith communities in Howard County came together at St. Paul Church in Ellicott City July 30 to remember the devastation that ravaged this quaint historic town last summer.
Good life shared on podcast July 28, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News “Homestead Story: Chickens, Cows, Kids and Catholics” is a podcast broadcast by the Daub Family of Sacred Heart Parish in Glyndon.
The Least of These: Pro-life activism goes beyond sidewalk’s end July 27, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate Pregnancy centers and other pro-life ministries in and around the Archdiocese of Baltimore point to a stretched heart that now envelops mothers to the same degree as their unborn children.
Donald J. Reitz, first lay superintendent of schools in Baltimore Archdiocese, dies July 24, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Donald J. Reitz, the first lay superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was described as a “renaissance man,” equally adept at writing books on education as he was maintaining a car.
Camp GLOW participants share ‘love of Christ’ July 20, 2017By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Video “It’s an opportunity for people with disabilities to be with each other for a week,” Deacon Fleming said. “It’s a respite for families and caregivers.”
Convocation delegates return to Baltimore energized for missionary discipleship July 6, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Pastoral Planning, Video Several delegates to a historic July 1-4 gathering of nearly 3,500 Catholic leaders from across the country said they returned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a renewed commitment to helping people of every background develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
Use gift of freedom well, Archbishop Lori tells convocation delegates July 4, 2017By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, Fortnight for Freedom, Local News, News, Religious Freedom In the July 3 closing Mass for the Fortnight for Freedom, Archbishop William E. Lori called on Catholics to thank God for the gift of freedom and to pray that they “use this gift well and wisely.”
Bishop Madden celebrates 50 years as a priest June 29, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate The archbishop called Bishop Madden “the whole package,” noting that his simplicity of dedication was inspiring.
Nationally recognized youth minister from Baltimore dies at 52 June 28, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Urban Vicariate, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry “He was a preacher, but he was also a strategic thinker. He was always asking, ‘What does it take to do youth ministry well?’ and ‘What’s the vision here?’ ”
Father Kevin Ewing ordained to priesthood in joyful ceremony June 26, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Father Ewing exhibited a demeanor of peace and joy as he processed down the center aisle of the cathedral toward what promises to be his greatest adventure, a lifetime as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
The Least of These: Welcoming the stranger June 26, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, Ministry, News, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate Fleeing El Salvador and a threat to her life, a young woman found refuge and new life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She is among the many immigrants welcomed by the Catholic Church.
Fortnight for Freedom: Archbishop Lori urges faithful to work for ‘holiness of freedom and freedom for holiness’ June 22, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Feature, Fortnight for Freedom, Local News, News, Religious Freedom Archbishop Lori urged Catholics to develop in their hearts “the holiness of freedom and freedom for holiness – an irrepressible spirit of freedom, courage and mission that no earthly power can take away from us.”
