A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 22 for Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart Sister Anne Guinan in the Stella Maris Chapel. Sister Anne died Feb. 13 at 92.
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Sister Joan Dumm, R.S.M., was beloved Cockeysville educator
A funeral Mass was offered for Sister of Mercy Joan Dumm Jan. 18 at the Stella Maris Chapel in Timonium. A beloved member of the St. Joseph School in Cockeysville community, she was known as the authority on preparing students for their first Communion. Sister Joan died Jan. 13.
Maryland fetal homicide bill would enable murder charges for death of younger fetus
Mark Wallen spoke Feb. 21 at a news conference in Annapolis to promote Senate Bill 561/House Bill 757, also known as “Laura and Reid’s Law,” which would expand fetal homicide protections to as few as eight weeks’ gestation.
Catholic doctor testifies against physician-assisted suicide at Annapolis hearing
Testimony in opposition and support heated the debate on physician-assisted suicide at the Maryland General Assembly session in Annapolis Feb. 15.
Glyndon parish well represented at World Youth Day in Panama
A trip to Central America strengthened bonds within Sacred Heart, Glyndon’s, Hispanic youth group.
St. Frances Academy ready to defend; Bishop takes Player of Year honors
Defending champion St. Frances Academy takes the No. 1 seed into the 48th annual Baltimore Catholic League tournament, thanks to a regular season sweep of St. Maria Goretti in Hagerstown.
Religious sister offers hope and healing in keynote address to pastoral leaders
“Jesus Christ did not come and suffer and die for us so that we be good little girls and boys,” she said, “He came that we might have life and have it to the full and that our life would be completely transformed unto glory.”
Statement on Dismissal from the Clerical State of Theodore McCarrick
“On this unprecedented day in the life of our Church, I remain in prayerful solidarity with our Holy Father, whose decision to dismiss Theodore McCarrick from the clerical state demonstrates the Pope’s willingness to hold accountable one who would harm a child, regardless of rank.
Formation, fellowship abound at Mid-Atlantic Congress
Nearly a decade old, the MAC allows leaders in Catholic ministry a regional opportunity for formation and fellowship.
Mount St. Mary’s University announces $3 million donation
Mount St. Mary’s University President Timothy E. Trainor announced Feb. 14 that the Bolte Family Foundation will donate $3 million to help expand and renovate the Knott Academic Center, home to the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business.
Guests ‘shine’ at Ellicott City special needs prom
Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the prom experience was hosted by churches around the world the night of Feb. 8. A first-time host, OLPH was the only Archdiocese of Baltimore parish to participate.
Good news abounds at 22nd annual Mother Lange awards
Sponsored by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, the event honors not just contributors to parish life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but Mother Lange, who helped found the Oblate Sisters in 1829.