Catholic Schools Convocation encourages archdiocesan educators to ‘rise above’ August 21, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson used AOB teacher’s words as she spoke at the 2015 Catholic Schools Convocation.
Hands made for ministry August 5, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “What is it that you hope to accomplish as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore?” Deacon Miguel Sainz’s thoughtful answer to that question would have bombed in a job interview, but it helped secure a spot in one of the archdiocese’s early classes for the permanent diaconate.
Callum researched, shared story of Maryland black Catholics July 29, 2015By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries St. Francis Xavier Church in East Baltimore bade farewell July 28 to the scholar who made its rich history come alive.
In Drew Forrester, Philadelphia pilgrims in good hands July 18, 2015By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Now Forrester is entrusted with getting hundreds from the Archdiocese of Baltimore to Philadelphia Sept. 27, for the only public Mass Pope Francis will celebrate on his first visit to the U.S.
Monsignor Feild, longtime Taneytown pastor, retires at 82 July 9, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations After 20 years as pastor of St. Joseph and 56 years in active ministry as a priest, Monsignor Feild retired July 1 and took up residence at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium.
Archbishop Lori joins local Catholic leaders in welcoming encyclical on ecology June 19, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Environment, Local News, News Archbishop Lori joined other local leaders in welcoming Pope Francis’ document on ecology, says pope has begun a “new conversation.”
Father Thomas Loftus put preaching into practice June 5, 2015By Erik Zygmont Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father Thomas Brendan Loftus, who served at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown and Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, was remembered for the personal commitment behind his strident preaching.
Archbishop Lori ordains eight new deacons for Baltimore archdiocese May 18, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Local News, News, Vocations In an ancient gesture, the archbishop laid his hands on their bowed heads – silently conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit. He offered a prayer of ordination, asking God to dedicate each man to the service of the church.
‘All made in God’s image’: Frederick L’Arche events bring together those with and without disabilities April 24, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate People with developmental disabilities gather once a month at St. Katharine to enjoy meeting people in the wider community.
Warm welcome: Burmese immigrants find haven at Our Lady of Victory Parish March 6, 2015By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “The Burmese people bring a great vitality to the parish,” Father Klunk said. “My goal is to integrate the community into the parish.”
Research uncovers new information about Mother Mary Lange February 6, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News How much do you know about the pioneering foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence?
Catholic landmarks emerged from Great Baltimore Fire February 2, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News When the Great Baltimore Fire ripped through the city’s downtown business district, Thomas J. O’Neill sought divine intervention.
