Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “She shouldn’t just be (important) for our church, but for all the churches because she appeared in the Americas,” said Father Lewandowski. “What she represents as far as evangelization and a call to follow Christ is important to all people.”
Baltimore parish celebrates 150th anniversary of precious icon’s arrival November 5, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Saints “This icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help came to accompany her sons and daughters – all of us migrants here, all of us new to this country,” the superior general said.
Baltimore Archdiocese, Catholic Charities help launch Parish ID in city October 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “We are sending a clear message, that people have a right to be safe,” the archbishop said. “People have a right to live in a city where they see each other as neighbors and friends, rather than strangers and enemies. Baltimore’s interim police commissioner, Gary Tuggle, addresses questions from the media Oct. 10 outside Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown about a new parish identification card. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)
Ties to Romero: Cockeysville parishioners reminisce, prepare for Blessed Romero’s canonization October 2, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News St. Joseph is among the parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a strong Hispanic presence that have great anticipation of the Oct. 15 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero, who is to become the first saint from El Salvador.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic community celebrates Blessed Romero’s upcoming canonization July 26, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate “Monsignor Romero is and will always be the conscience of Latin America,” said St. Timothy’s pastor, Father Juan Vazquez-Rubio.
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.
Accompanying families, reaching out to youth recurring encuentro themes May 21, 2018By Norma Montenegro Flynn Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The Catholic Church needs to walk with and accompany Hispanic and immigrant families, reach out to youth and young adults, and strengthen faith and leadership formation.
Archbishop Lori supports call-in day to urge Congress to save DACA February 21, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “We are deeply disappointed that the Senate was not able to come together in a bipartisan manner to secure legislative protection for the Dreamers,” the USCCB officials said in a joint statement Feb. 19.
Young adult’s vibrant faith makes an impact at Cockeysville parish December 28, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Faces of Faith, Hispanic Ministry, Local News “I’ve heard that some young people here call her ‘Mama.’ This gives me great joy to have someone in our parish with such great impact on young adults,” Father Osorio said.
Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 11, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate 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.
After new name, new worship space in Glen Burnie a priority for Christ the King November 7, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News Christ the King Catholic Church marked its inaugural feast day as a parish Nov. 5.
Catholic wedding in Columbia unites 10 Hispanic couples October 18, 2017By Ian Round Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Worship & Sacraments Half of the couples were from El Salvador, but Mexico and Colombia were also represented. The wedding was webcast for their families across Latin America.
