Highlandtown parishioner, 99, recalls life of the carnival June 21, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate A 99-year-old parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown remembers parish carnivals from 90 years ago.
Sister Catherine Phelps, longtime leader of Trinity School, dies June 19, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Catherine Phelps died unexpectedly June 15. A Baltimore native, she served as head of Trinity School for 47 years, twice leading it National Blue Ribbon recognition.
Archbishop Lori, bishops across U.S. condemn separation, detention of migrant children June 18, 2018By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News Archbishop William E. Lori joined his brother bishops “and so many others of goodwill in calling on our leaders to cease the current practice of separating children from their mothers…”
Ghana’s Cardinal Turkson appreciates significance of Baltimore June 17, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, Video Cardinal Turkson is considered by some to be a potential successor to Pope Francis, and his visit attracted faithful from across Charm City to the basilica.
On another Father’s Day, Archbishop Lori’s blessings include both his parents June 14, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Among his many blessings, Archbishop William E Lori counts his parents, Margaret and Francis, 98 and 97, respectively.
Archdiocesan Teachers of the Year announced June 12, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Two teachers were announced as the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s 2018 Teachers of the Year June 12.
Are you called? Signs of a religious vocation come in various forms June 12, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Sister Lourdes Marie Miranda, vocations director for the Little Sisters of the Poor, points to signs of a religious vocation.
Baltimore native named auxiliary bishop of Washington June 8, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Pope Francis has appointed a Baltimore native who grew up across the street from Memorial Stadium as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington.
June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 8, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News How much do you know about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Baltimore mayor: Parish IDs will be valid for city identification June 7, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh announced June 6 that she will implement the Baltimore City Parish ID system for immigrants in the community.
Cardinal Turkson to celebrate Mass at Baltimore Basilica June 6, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will celebrate the 5:30 p.m. Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 16.
Archdiocesan policy now allows for outdoor and other locations for weddings June 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
