Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore and around the world will mark the beginning of Advent Dec. 2 when the four-week period of preparation for the coming of Christ begins. It also marks the start of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church.
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Names & Numbers: By the Book
This installment of Names & Numbers is dedicated to recently released books that have a link to the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Faith guides family of Taneytown boy diagnosed with rare condition
As their 5-year-old son battles a rare condition with polio-like symptoms, a Taneytown family finds strength in faith and support from family and friends.
Ijamsville composer strikes a chord with faithful amid sexual abuse crisis
“How Can We Pray?” was written by Zachary Stachowski, director of music ministry at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville, moved by the anger he felt immediately after the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on clergy sexual abuse was released in mid-August.
Air Force pilot, Baltimore Catholic school alum killed in crash
John Graziano died Nov. 13 in a T-38 Talon crash at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas. He was 28, and a beloved member of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Little Sisters of the Poor believe they were robbed after Christmas shopping
Apparent Good Samaritans turned out to be nothing of the sort after allegedly stealing Christmas presents from two Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Costco in Columbia Nov. 26.
Adoration chapel in Towson celebrates 20 years of perpetual prayer
The perpetual adoration chapel at Immaculate Conception in Towson is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
All in a day’s ministry
By the time Father James D. Proffitt finally put his feet up Nov. 10, he’d presided at a funeral and a wedding, baptized three babies, heard confessions for an hour, presided at the Saturday vigil Mass and administered the anointing of the sick.
‘Resilient faith:’ Josephites celebrate 125 years of ministry
The Baltimore-based Josephites celebrated their 125th anniversary with a special Mass Nov. 17 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Archbishop Lori says pastoral on racism ‘most welcome’ in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Archbishop William E. Lori, who served as a consultant to the committee drafting the pastoral, said the pastoral is “most welcome” in the archdiocese. He said the archdiocese is putting together a dialogue process for which the pastoral will be a great help.
Archbishop Lori reflects on completed bishops’ meeting
Archbishop Lori offered his reflections on the recently completed bishops meeting in Baltimore.
Bishop Parker joins Facebook Live panel discussion at meeting of U.S. bishops
“Trust is such a difficult thing – it’s a difficult thing to earn, it’s a difficult thing to maintain and trust is really all about relationship,” Bishop Parker said during the session.