Archbishop Pierre said St. Jeanne Jugan and the Little Sisters glorify God through their humility and care for the poor, especially in a world that values productivity, as the elderly might not be as productive as they once were.
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Protection groundwork done at parishes and schools
More than 30,000 volunteers, clergy, religious and employees in the Archdiocese of Baltimore were cleared after submitting to a criminal history screening in reporting year 2018 (July 2017 to June 2018).
Archbishop Lori: Church has many reasons to get right response to child sexual abuse
A week into National Child Abuse Protection Month, Archbishop William E. Lori visited the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops chapel to celebrate midday Mass for employees of the conference to reflect on the church’s work to develop policies and procedures to prevent child abuse by those within the church.
Cardinal O’Brien turns 80; U.S. left with nine cardinal electors
U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the former Archbishop of Baltimore, celebrated his 80th birthday April 8, meaning he is no longer eligible to enter a conclave to elect a new pope.
Sketching a new life at St. Vincent’s Villa
St. Vincent’s Villa, a program of Catholic Charities, offers care, stability for children in crisis.
Mission trip is faith-affirming for Havre de Grace parishioner
What began as a friendship on Facebook with a fellow Christian half a world away led to an eye-opening and faith-affirming mission trip to the Punjab region of Pakistan for one parishioner of St. Patrick in Havre de Grace.
St. Clement basketball reunion honors late deacon who never stopped giving to Lansdowne
A basketball reunion for St. Clement I in Lansdowne will be held at a nearby gym, built by brothers who played for the late deacon who began the parish program in the mid-1960s.
Adapting with autism
Nathaniel, now 13, will be confirmed by Bishop Mark E. Brennan April 30, right on schedule with his peers – and in the same month dedicated to National Autism Awareness.
Calvert Hall, Loyola Blakefield men behind the logo add to community feel of 100th Turkey Bowl
The coaches and presidents from Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola Blakefield echoed the point: the Turkey Bowl is about more than football.
Baltimore Archdiocese liturgical ministers gather for day of formation
A Ministry Enrichment Gathering, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Divine Worship and facilitated by Liturgy Training Publications of Chicago, attracted participants from approximately 26 parishes March 30.
Davidsonville parish offers ‘pampering and prayer’ for caregivers
Sponsored by the Faith and Abilities ministry and supported by additional parish groups, the day brings together those who care for family members with illness or disability.
17th century iron cross returns to St. Clement’s Island
On Maryland Day, a treasured artifact of early U.S. Catholic history – a 17th century iron cross believed to have been hammered together by a blacksmith on board either the Ark or the Dove – returned to St. Clement’s Island in Southern Maryland.