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Renovation work is well underway at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, where a sweeping interior transformation of its more than 50-year-old sanctuary began in early June. Pews have been removed, carpeting torn up and construction crews are preparing the space for an upgrade parish leaders say reflects both practical needs and a renewed spiritual focus.
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Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood.
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Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News
The Knights of Columbus announced a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV. The novena will begin June 19, the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s ordination to the priesthood, and end June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.
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Deacon Shiadrik Mokum says all his life “community” has been his major focus.
The Cameroon native sees his journey to the priesthood, which he will complete with his ordination in June at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, as a natural progression of his devotion to community life.
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In the eyes of the world, Deacon James “Jamie” Lancelotta is the unlikeliest candidate for the priesthood.
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Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two authors whose books feature literal and spiritual trailblazers.
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Faith has been a vibrant part of Deacon Ilanga’s 46 years of life. It all began in his childhood with his mother bringing him and his eight siblings – five sisters and three brothers – to daily and Sunday Masses as a family. With the church being a five-minute walk from home, Deacon Ilanga was also involved in ministries such as singing in the choir and being an altar server.
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries
A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Joan Marie Minella was offered May 30 at Villa Assumpta in Towson. Sister Joan died May 9, just a few days shy of turning 90.
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Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore
At a time when federal funding cuts are straining the services of charitable organizations across the region, Archbishop William E. Lori offered a message of hope and solidarity during a special “Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice” celebrated June 11 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
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Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations
When Sister Marcia Hall was elected in April as the next superior general of the Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence, the nation’s oldest functioning Black Catholic religious order, she would have to wait for her new administration to meet to prioritize goals for their four-year tenure.
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Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including pastor and associate pastor assignments
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries
A funeral Mass will be offered June 17 for Oblate Sister of Providence Trinita Baeza, who served her order for 81 years. The graduate of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore died June 8. She was 98.
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