Celebrating an Aug. 3 Mass for the Outreach 2024 LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Conference at Georgetown University, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington stressed the need for sincere dialogue in seeking unity in the Catholic Church.
Ministry
Archbishop Lori issues guidelines for pastoral accompaniment of LGBT Catholics
Ministry to LGBT Catholics and their families must balance a “life-giving” tension between showing love and a genuine sense of welcome to all while also faithfully teaching the truth about human sexuality revealed by God in creation, Scripture and tradition.
Church of the Nativity helps to ‘rebuild’ parishes
Church of the Nativity in Timonium pastor Father Michael White created the Rebuilt brand to share the story of how he and his staff revitalized his parish.
Baltimore seminarians spend break serving in Guatemala
The seminarians ranged from pre-theology to those in their temporary diaconate year. They worked alongside the native people in many projects.
WEA celebrates success of students from Baltimore’s Catholic schools
“The main ingredient is that our schools and students witness the presence of God every day,” said LaUanah King-Cassell, of Ss. James and John. “He is the fiber of everything we do.”
Pro-life community opens Howard County homes for unwed pregnant mothers
Archbishop William E. Lori blessed two upscale four-bedroom suburban houses in Howard County
The Least of These: Care for prisoners doesn’t stop after release
“I found Christ in these men, and they shared it with me. It didn’t matter whether they were Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, there was a respect,” Father Canterna said. “The key is love. The key is your presence, your oneness with that person. You have to give of yourself, like Jesus did.”
Baltimore native joins seminary in hopes of becoming parish priest
Tommy O’Donnell will begin seminary studies at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in mid-August, where he will remain for the next seven years.
Camp GLOW participants share ‘love of Christ’
“It’s an opportunity for people with disabilities to be with each other for a week,” Deacon Fleming said. “It’s a respite for families and caregivers.”
Convocation delegates return to Baltimore energized for missionary discipleship
Several delegates to a historic July 1-4 gathering of nearly 3,500 Catholic leaders from across the country said they returned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a renewed commitment to helping people of every background develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
The Least of These: Welcoming the stranger
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.
Son of Arizona deacon among eight ordained to permanent diaconate for Baltimore Archdiocese
Archbishop William E. Lori ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate May 6.