Students from Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore teamed up with students from Al-Rahmah School, an Islamic school in western Baltimore County, to prepare lunches for those in need Dec. 19. (
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Small Miracle: However long they have him, family cherishes its youngest
The D’Orazio family, parishioners of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, see their infant son, Leo, as a gift from God. Leo suffers from a rare condition that is likely to make his earthly life brief.
Archbishop Lori provides invocation for Helping Up Mission improvements
According to Mike Rallo, director of spiritual life for the Helping Up Mission, a faith-based institution with an approach that seeks to help the whole person, it houses more than 400 men.
Christmas Mass schedule announced for Baltimore bishops
Archbishop William E. Lori and the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s auxiliary bishops will celebrate Christmas with various Catholic communities.
St. Andrew by the Bay welcomes ‘Homeless Jesus’ statue for Christmas
A lightweight, resin replica of the statue, which was created by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, has traveled around the Archdiocese of Baltimore since February.
Jack of all trades brings joy to OLV students
Jack Pundt’s personal train set collection has become an Advent tradition at Our Lady of Victory School, putting students in the Christmas spirit.
Outreach fueled by faith
Several years after Brian Gracie began raising funds to support the Franciscan Center’s emergency assistance programs for impoverished people in Baltimore, a member of his own family found himself in need of those very services.
Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.
Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78
“He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”
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.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day of obligation
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which celebrates the dogma that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception, will be celebrated Dec. 8.
Marian House brings ‘new life’ to former parish school at Blessed Sacrament
The permanent family housing has transformed the former parish school at Blessed Sacrament, two miles north of St. Ann Parish.