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.
Archbishop Lori shows support for young immigrants facing possible deportation September 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate In a show of support for young undocumented immigrants who could face deportation if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is eliminated, Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass in Spanish at St. Patrick in Fells Point Sept. 13, assuring the immigrant community he stands with them.
Columbia parish celebrates 50 years as a community united in diversity September 11, 2017By Kit Cross Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate The concept of the interfaith center stems from the city’s own beginning 50 years ago during a time when the United States was still grappling with segregation.
Sister Mary Neil Corcoran, ‘heart, soul and spirit’ of Esperanza Center, dies at 91 August 24, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries Mercy Sister Mary Neil Corcoran touched the lives of thousands of immigrants through her work in Hispanic ministries and the Hispanic Apostolate in Baltimore.
Delegates prepare for Encuentro to aid Hispanic ministry August 21, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The purpose of the V Encuentro is to better understand the influence of the growing Latino/Hispanic population in the church and, in the words of Pope Francis, “to recognize this community’s spiritual needs and what it brings to the table.”
The Least of These: Welcoming the stranger June 26, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, Ministry, News, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate Fleeing El Salvador and a threat to her life, a young woman found refuge and new life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She is among the many immigrants welcomed by the Catholic Church.
