Archbishop O’Brien dedicates new church in Libertytown September 8, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News When Monsignor John Dietzenbach pushed open the doors of the new St. Peter the Apostle Church in Libertytown during a Sept. 7 dedication liturgy, more than 900 parishioners looked on in stunned silence.
Archdiocese rejects visions in Emmitsburg September 4, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Responding to an apocalyptic posting to a Web site by Dr. Gianna Talone-Sullivan claiming that the Blessed Virgin Mary told her of an impending worldwide disaster, the Archdiocese of Baltimore released an Aug. 29 statement reaffirming its position that Dr. Sullivan’s alleged visions “are not supernatural in origin.”
Finding a mentor in Bishop Malooly August 19, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Baltimore’s auxiliary bishops appreciate Bishop W. Francis Malooly’s steady influence.
Bishop Malooly lists tops in Baltimore August 19, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The Catholic Review invited Bishop W. Francis Malooly to reveal some of his favorite people, places and things from his hometown as he prepares to leave his beloved Baltimore to head the Diocese of Wilmington, Del. Here are the first responses Bishop Malooly gave us on his Baltimore favorites:
Archdiocese priests tap into blogging craze August 18, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Is the blogosphere ready for the clergy invasion?
Pilgrims unlock treasure at Seton House August 8, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Standing on the sidewalk outside a small, three-story house on Paca Street, Father John Kemper, S.S., raised one hand and dangled a long, old-fashioned key that looked like it could unlock a treasure chest.
Monsignor Lizor marks 50 years in the priesthood July 28, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Monsignor Joseph S. Lizor Jr., the pastor of St. Luke, Edgemere, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination June 22 with a Mass at the parish and a celebration in Perry Hall.
Father Lavin left mark in Annapolis July 24, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News As a Redemptorist, Father John Lavin, C.Ss.R., accepted a vocation that includes “extraordinary preaching.”
Bishop Malooly to head Wilmington diocese July 7, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Bishop W. Francis Malooly, western vicar, was named bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, Del., July 7 by Pope Benedict XVI. He will be formally installed in a Sept. 8 ceremony.
New All Saints parishioner shares art of storytelling July 7, 2008By Catholic Review Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The art of storytelling goes back to the beginning of human history. And though just about anyone can tell a story, few can bring them to life like Janice Curtis Greene.
Wedding gift etiquette has changed little over the years July 3, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Not much has changed over the years when it comes to wedding gift etiquette. Despite trends and some increased flexibility, the rules are still the rules.
Cultivating religious vocations among altar servers June 19, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized, Vocations, Western Vicariate Designed by Father Leo Patalinghug, a former associate pastor of St. John who now serves as director of pastoral field education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, the MC program is meant to help boys grow in faith and leadership. It is geared in a special way to encourage religious vocations.
