Archbishop Lori and other bishops describe retreat as profound, inspiring January 10, 2019By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori said the retreat was prayerful, serious and a moment to strengthen the bonds of unity and communion among the bishops.
‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass will kick off week of pro-life activity January 10, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate this year’s “Life is Beautiful” Mass Jan. 13 at 10:45 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Major relic of St. John Vianney returning to Archdiocese of Baltimore for veneration January 9, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News At a time of unrest in the Catholic Church and the nation, several priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore said they hope the upcoming visit of a major relic of a 19th-century priest known for his holiness will inspire genuine change.
Maryland Catholic Conference prepares for 2019 General Assembly January 7, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Throughout the 90-day session, the Maryland Catholic Conference will advocate for the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington and the Diocese of Wilmington, all of which encompass part of the state.
Future city Catholic school receives $3 million donation January 3, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The future Mother Mary Lange Catholic School in Baltimore is $3 million dollars closer to opening its doors.
New name, same ‘healthy process’ January 2, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News The Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, formerly known as the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, changed its name to better reflect its mission.
Science in spotlight at March for Life December 28, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore makes its presence known every year at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and 2019 is shaping up to be no exception.
Harford parish will have strong World Youth Day presence in Panama December 27, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry The Archdiocese of Baltimore contingent headed to World Youth Day has a strong Hickory flavor.
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.
